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K948 PLD

1992 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

195,943 mi
Last recorded195,943 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK948 PLD
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 195,943 miles

heavy corrosion both floors but just outside prescribed areas for belt and suspension @ this time

Pass 25 May 2024 192,601 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened @ limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2024 192,591 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged mount broken (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened @ limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 192,076 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

belly pan fitted. under side components starting to corrode

Pass 8 Feb 2022 191,629 miles

whole under side of vehicle coated with wax oil

Pass 19 Oct 2020 191,026 miles

whole under side coated with wax oil

Pass 30 Mar 2019 190,105 miles

belly pan fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2018 189,560 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slower to apply (3.7.B.5b)

all brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 12 Apr 2017 189,192 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 22 Mar 2016 188,386 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all rear seats , seat belts and carpets not fitted at time of test

both front brake back plates corroded through . not structural to brakes

corrosion both rear inner archs but not structural as belts not fitted

corrosion n/s sill but not structural on this vehicle at this time as belts missing

heavy corrosion both front floors but not in prescribed areas

heavy corrosion rear valance but not structural to tow bar

play o/s inner rack joint at limit at time of test

stone chip in sweep

stone chip n/s headlight

Pass 11 Feb 2015 187,513 miles

Front brakes slightly binding.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 187,122 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 187,122 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 186,694 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight deterioration of number plate lamps

slight wear to brake & clutch pedal antislip rubbers

Fail 11 Feb 2013 186,694 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight deterioration of number plate lamps

slight wear to brake & clutch pedal antislip rubbers

Pass 17 Oct 2011

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in o/s steering rack inner rod joint

slight wear to brake pedal antislip rubber

Pass 11 May 2010 186,250 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 184,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 May 2009 184,056 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 181,009 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 181,008 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 179,025 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 179,024 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 176,322 miles

slight wear to foot brake anti slip pad o/s front tyre wearing on inside slight end play in o/s steering rack rod

Fail 21 Apr 2006 176,322 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight wear to foot brake anti slip pad o/s front tyre wearing on inside slight end play in o/s steering rack rod

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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K948 PLD is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K948 PLD, 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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K948 PLD is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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