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K886 FRB

1992 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,251 mi
Last recorded96,251 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK886 FRB
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 96,251 miles

Nearside Rear sill end under wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2026 96,251 miles

Nearside Rear sill end under wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 96,062 miles

signs of corrosion to both sides sill ends [ under rear wheel arch's ]

Pass 24 Jul 2024 95,615 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 94,930 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 93,126 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 93,122 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting [ axle casing ? ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f floor stregnthener corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2021 91,402 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 89,958 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 87,964 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 84,784 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 81,714 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 80,041 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 78,124 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 76,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 76,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,664 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 73,158 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 71,503 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 71,503 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 69,780 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 68,055 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 66,652 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 64,605 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 64,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 62,850 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 62,850 miles

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

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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K886 FRB is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K886 FRB, 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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K886 FRB is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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