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K994 XDU

1992 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

199,018 mi
Last recorded199,018 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK994 XDU
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 199,018 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 196,775 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 196,775 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully inspect rear pads due to caliper construction

Pass 6 Aug 2021 192,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 190,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully inspect brake pads due to caliper and road wheel construction

Pass 21 Aug 2019 186,606 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 182,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 178,304 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 173,538 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 173,538 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 168,396 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 168,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 164,060 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 160,139 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 158,326 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 158,326 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 157,156 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 155,869 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 152,705 miles

rear shockers dust cover corroding

slight steering rack play

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 1 Jul 2008 147,867 miles

slight o/s steering rack play

Pass 25 Jun 2007 140,443 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 140,443 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

corrosion to rear trailing arms.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 132,495 miles

both headlamp beam kick-ups poor

both rear radius arms all bush deteriorating/weak

offside front wishbone back bush starting to seperate

offside wiper blade starting to split

slight nearside front wheel bearing play

some fluctuation nearside front footbrake

some hand brake travel

some offside steering rack play

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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K994 XDU is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 K994 XDU, 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 K994 XDU registered?

K994 XDU is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 2 November 1992.

Is K994 XDU safe to buy?

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