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K961 EOO

1992 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

152,520 mi
Last recorded152,520 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK961 EOO
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 152,520 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 152,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 142,923 miles

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

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

rusting to sill area

Fail 27 Sep 2017 142,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rusting to sill area

Pass 4 Oct 2016 135,331 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn uneven to 1.6mm limit

rusting to sill areas

rusting to suspension components

Fail 3 Oct 2016 135,330 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn uneven to 1.6mm limit

rusting to sill areas

rusting to suspension components

Pass 23 May 2013 130,365 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

lambda light on

nearside and offside rear tyre worn uneven to 2mm

rusting to both outersills

rusting to nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms

weakness in both rear shockabsorbers

Pass 23 May 2012 122,496 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 113,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front registration plate is damaged

nearside front tyre is worn on the outside edge, deterioated and has sidewall damage

offside and nearside front flexy brake hose's are slightly deterioated

offside and nearside front wheel bearings have slight play

offside rear light unit is damaged

refer to section 2 overleaf

Fail 19 Mar 2011 113,169 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front registration plate is damaged

nearside front tyre is worn on the outside edge, deterioated and has sidewall damage

offside and nearside front flexy brake hose's are slightly deterioated

offside and nearside front wheel bearings have slight play

offside rear light unit is damaged

refer to section 2 overleaf

Pass 13 Mar 2010 106,726 miles

both rear radius arms bushes seperating/weak - recommend replace

exhsust corroded in places

perishing to front brake hoses

some damage to front registration plate

some offside and nearside steering rack/rod play

Pass 10 Mar 2009 98,555 miles

front registration plate is deterioated

offside front outer door handle is loose

refer to section 2 overleaf

Fail 5 Mar 2009 98,510 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front registration plate is deterioated

offside front outer door handle is loose

refer to section 2 overleaf

Pass 17 Mar 2008 92,443 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 92,443 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 83,965 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 83,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked.

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

Nearside rear lamp lens slightly damaged.

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 82,051 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 82,051 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.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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K961 EOO is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 K961 EOO, 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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K961 EOO is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 9 September 1992.

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