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K890 CMO

1992 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,000 mi
Last recorded138,000 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK890 CMO
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 138,000 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 136,000 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 132,624 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 132,594 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 130,730 miles

rear number plates lights o k at test

Fail 16 Mar 2015 130,724 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 128,536 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 128,536 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 123,919 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 122,164 miles

N/Side mirror OK at time of test

Fail 4 Apr 2011 122,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/Side mirror OK at time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2010 119,988 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 115,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 113,063 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 113,063 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 111,023 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 111,023 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 107,503 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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K890 CMO is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K890 CMO, 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 K890 CMO registered?

K890 CMO is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 October 1992.

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The MOT history for K890 CMO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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