MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,575 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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1) N/S/F and O/S/F seat backs lose.
2) N/S/F and O/S/F Headlamp beams quality poor, due to headlamp glass protectors.
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
1) N/S/F and O/S/F seat backs lose.
2) N/S/F and O/S/F Headlamp beams quality poor, due to headlamp glass protectors.
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
2) Nail in O/S/R Tyre.
3) N/S/R Tyre close to legal limit ( Wearing on inner Edges ).
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
1) Front number plate visual quality deteriorating.
2) Nail in O/S/R Tyre.
3) N/S/R Tyre close to legal limit ( Wearing on inner Edges ).
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front number plate stained
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
front number plate stained
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H162 KPB is a 1991 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1991 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 137,593 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 H162 KPB, 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 35 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was H162 KPB registered?
H162 KPB is a 1991 Volvo 240, first registered on 15 April 1991.
Is H162 KPB safe to buy?
The MOT history for H162 KPB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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