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K912 YHP

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

164,511 mi
Last recorded164,511 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK912 YHP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 164,511 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 161,696 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 159,885 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 157,483 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 156,970 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 156,080 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 154,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2019 151,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 146,775 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 146,764 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 143,716 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 139,341 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Mar 2016 139,339 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2015 134,977 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 130,130 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 127,432 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 124,493 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 119,651 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 119,637 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 115,009 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 114,072 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)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 112,404 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 111,784 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 111,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Feb 2007 111,750 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 110,853 miles

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

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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K912 YHP is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 K912 YHP, 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 K912 YHP registered?

K912 YHP is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 September 1992.

Is K912 YHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K912 YHP shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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