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KYD 4S

1989 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

137,314 mi
Last recorded137,314 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Volvo 240138,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYD 4S
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 137,314 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 137,304 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 129,654 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 129,650 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 128,902 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 128,161 miles

Slight exhaust leak on front of system

Pass 1 Oct 2021 127,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflected deteriating

Pass 7 Oct 2020 127,193 miles

Exhaust rear rubber mount missing system secure

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 127,161 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust centre mounts broken system secured

N/s/f seat belt Webb slight damage not excessive

Pass 14 Sep 2019 126,243 miles

Offside Front Steering slight play

Pass 26 Sep 2018 124,952 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 123,244 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 120,757 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 117,260 miles

Both front brake back plates corroding

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear inner sill / inner arch corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2014 112,038 miles

both front back plates corroding and offside rear seal end starting to corrode

Fail 20 Sep 2014 112,006 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

both front back plates corroding and offside rear seal end starting to corrode

Pass 21 Sep 2013 109,155 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 109,155 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 106,106 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 106,106 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 103,157 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 103,157 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 100,950 miles

battery insecure

drivers seat back security

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 28 Sep 2010 100,950 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

drivers seat back security

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 18 Sep 2010 100,948 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 98,386 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing very slight noise not excessive

o/s/& n/s steering rack worn & slight play not excessive

Pass 20 Sep 2008 95,930 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 93,984 miles

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

offside front & nearside front brake back plates corroded & split but not excesive

Pass 22 Sep 2006 91,384 miles

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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KYD 4S is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1989 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 138,264 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 KYD 4S, 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 37 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KYD 4S registered?

KYD 4S is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 October 1989.

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