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K995 XDU

1992 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,386 mi
Last recorded176,386 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK995 XDU
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 176,386 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 175,870 miles

slight blow exhaust + temp repair

Pass 3 Nov 2016 174,990 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 172,267 miles

exhaust very deteriorated and has a minor repair but is not blowing at present

Fail 9 Sep 2015 172,248 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 170,727 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn

exhaust repaired

Fail 28 Aug 2014 170,726 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn

exhaust repaired

Pass 19 Aug 2013 169,997 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres getting clse to limits set

Pass 8 Aug 2012 167,340 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 162,062 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 162,062 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 155,500 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 153,260 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 151,227 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 148,545 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 145,758 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 145,758 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K995 XDU is a 1992 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 K995 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 K995 XDU registered?

K995 XDU is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 September 1992.

Is K995 XDU safe to buy?

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