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K979 MBP

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,889 mi
Last recorded115,889 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK979 MBP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 115,889 miles

All front suspension arms are corroded

Both headlamp beam patterns are weak but still readable

Front number plate damaged

Rear number is derteriating

Small spots of surface rust on underside of body

Fail 15 Oct 2012 115,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

All front suspension arms are corroded

Both headlamp beam patterns are weak but still readable

Front number plate damaged

Rear number is derteriating

Small spots of surface rust on underside of body

Pass 25 Oct 2011 115,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads look low

rear exhaust mounting splitt badley

Pass 11 Oct 2010 114,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 113,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear outer sills corroding

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Oct 2008 113,113 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 113,113 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear discs corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight roughness in both rear bearings

Pass 29 Oct 2007 112,302 miles

rear brakes have a high fluctuation

Fail 29 Oct 2007 112,302 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brakes have a high fluctuation

Pass 27 Oct 2006 111,685 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

off side rear number plate light slightly insecure

rear brakes appear slightly distorted

rear number plate slightly faded

slight play and roughness in near side front wheel bearing

small hole in off side headlight

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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K979 MBP is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K979 MBP, 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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K979 MBP is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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