MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,371 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
inner steering rack joints have slight play
n/s/r cill has slight corrosion
rear axle control arms both sides have slight corrosion(borderline)
undertrays fitted
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear axle arms x4 have slight corrosion
General corrosion
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
vehicle heavily undersealed
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
General corrosion
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both rear flexi brake pipes metal ferrules corroded
clutch & brake pedal anti slip pads worn on edges
corrosion offside front chassis leg
metal brake pipe to clutch slave cylinder flexi pipe corroded
slight play nearside steering rack
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both rear flexi brake pipes metal ferrules corroded
clutch & brake pedal anti slip pads worn on edges
corrosion offside front chassis leg
metal brake pipe to clutch slave cylinder flexi pipe corroded
slight play nearside steering rack
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both rear flexi brake hoses cracking & ferrules corroded
clutch & brake pedal anti slip pads worn on edges
slight play in nearside steering rack
small stone chips in windscreen
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear flexi brake hoses cracking & ferrules corroded
clutch & brake pedal anti slip pads worn on edges
corrosion offside rear brake disc
lambda light staying on
slight play in nearside steering rack
small stone chips in windscreen
Some surface corrosion to front chassis.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear shockabsorber damp.
Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit.
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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K901 XBO is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 K901 XBO, 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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K901 XBO is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1992.
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