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K971 HAO

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,048 mi
Last recorded192,048 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK971 HAO
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 192,048 miles

handbrake just met min requirements

Pass 30 Oct 2024 190,306 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 190,279 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 188,232 miles

handbrake in need of adjustment

Pass 4 Oct 2022 187,003 miles

handbrake just met min requirements

Pass 1 Oct 2021 186,665 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 185,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure front and rear [ two] (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure front (1.1.12 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 184,333 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 182,902 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 182,885 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 180,694 miles

Advise oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2018 180,688 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Advise oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2017 179,355 miles

Advise n/s/f shocker damp

Advise n/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2016 178,174 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 175,063 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 172,238 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 169,458 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 167,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

underbody heavily coated with oil and underseal

Pass 28 Oct 2011 164,977 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 162,173 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 156,783 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 150,326 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 150,181 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 150,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 144,281 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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K971 HAO is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K971 HAO, 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 K971 HAO registered?

K971 HAO is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 17 December 1992.

Is K971 HAO safe to buy?

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