MOT Status
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183,177 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO ENGINE OVER HEATING. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
ENGINE NOISEY
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
rear brakes imbalanced
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
rear brakes imbalanced
offside front door lock faulty
Horn tone weak
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn tone weak
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
n/s rear axle stabilizer bar front bush slightly worn
smell of fuel from underside rear no visible signs of leak
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
n/s rear axle stabilizer bar front bush slightly worn
smell of fuel from underside rear no visible signs of leak
advise all brake flexi pipes starting to crack
advise front wash wipe smearing screen slightly
advise o/s/r shocker slightly damp
advise slight free play in o/s/f wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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K981 VOP is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 K981 VOP, 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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K981 VOP is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 October 1992.
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