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K86 DHK

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,244 mi
Last recorded79,244 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK86 DHK
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 79,244 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Apr 2012 77,802 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2011 75,883 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside front tyre cracking

wiper blades splitting

Pass 13 Apr 2010 73,815 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake discs are worn

front number plate is cracked

front tyres are perished

head lights reflectors are poor

n/s front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

pedal rubbers are worn

play in the o/s front hub

thorn in the outer side wall of the n/s front tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2009 71,654 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate is damaged

front tyres are perished

head light reflectors are poor

head light wipers are split

n/s front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

n/s rear shock absorber is damp

o/s head light lens is damaged

pedal rubbers are worn

Pass 20 Apr 2009 71,654 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate is damaged

front tyres are perished

head light reflectors are poor

head light wipers are split

n/s front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

n/s rear shock absorber is damp

o/s head light lens is damaged

pedal rubbers are worn

Pass 8 Apr 2008 68,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s head light lens is damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2007 66,254 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate is cracked

head lights reflectors are poor

Pass 18 Apr 2006 60,106 miles

brake discs are worn

exhaust sections are corroded

front number plate is damaged

play in the o/s front hub

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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K86 DHK is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K86 DHK, 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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What year was K86 DHK registered?

K86 DHK is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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