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K963 YRW

1992 Volvo 240

Red Lpg 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

149,784 mi
Last recorded149,784 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK963 YRW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 149,784 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 149,780 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 149,619 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion front and rear suspension components

Fail 9 Jul 2020 149,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion front and rear suspension components

Pass 9 Oct 2019 149,458 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 145,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 133,949 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 131,252 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 131,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge size 195/65 x r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge size 195 / 65 x r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

ornament fitted to bonnet (removed)

Rear high level brake light not working may be dummy lamp.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 123,100 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 122,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Nov 2014 118,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 115,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 113,515 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 113,497 miles

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

centre exhaust been repaired

Pass 6 Sep 2011 111,167 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 106,491 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 106,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 97,231 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 97,231 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 91,995 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 79,683 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 79,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

emblem temporarily placed on bonnet

headlight aim just on upper height limit

lambda and co only just acceptable

wiper blade near side torn

Pass 30 Jun 2006 63,170 miles

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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K963 YRW is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 K963 YRW, 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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K963 YRW is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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