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K858 VVM

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

256,292 mi
Last recorded256,292 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK858 VVM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 256,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2025 256,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2024 250,864 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 250,864 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 250,565 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 250,513 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 250,411 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 249,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust section (7.1.2)

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

n/s/front brake slightly binding

o/s/front headlamp glass damaged

poor pattern on both dipped beam

Fail 29 Nov 2016 249,658 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

n/s/front brake slightly binding

o/s/front headlamp glass damaged

poor pattern on both dipped beam

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 249,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low on tread

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in front tie rods

Fail 12 Dec 2015 249,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low on tread

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in front tie rods

Pass 5 Jan 2015 248,351 miles

All front flexible brake hoses perishing

O/s/f headlamp unit cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 247,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/s/f headlamp unit cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 247,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/s/f headlamp unit cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 246,477 miles

N/s/d disc slightly worn/lipped

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 245,289 miles

N/s/r shock absorber dust cover in-secure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 245,222 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/s/r shock absorber dust cover in-secure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 241,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/s/f headlamp unit cracked

O/s/f wiper blade split

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 241,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/s/f headlamp unit cracked

O/s/f wiper blade split

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 237,830 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 237,825 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 233,236 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 224,853 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 224,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 213,335 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 240?

Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
2,823
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
18,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,198
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,759
Stop lamp not working 5,132
Registration plate lamp not working 5,125
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,981
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K858 VVM is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1992 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 142,984 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 240 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K858 VVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 34 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K858 VVM is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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