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Volvo 240

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,986 cc

K20 WVGMOT history

K20 WVG is a red petrol Volvo 240 first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 164,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2026
Mileage
164,903 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 WVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
240
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
30 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 WVG was last recorded at 164,903 miles on 3 Jul 2025, 629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Feb 2006: 100,764 miles, lower than 104,913 miles on 15 Jun 2005.
  • 14 Aug 2010: 113,640 miles, lower than 132,087 miles on 31 Jul 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
164,274 miles · 11 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
629 miles
Average per year
2,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,903 miles
  • 2021 – 164,274 miles
  • 2020 – 162,903 miles
  • 2019 – 162,863 miles
  • 2018 – 162,862 miles
  • 2017 – 162,860 miles
  • 2016 – 162,855 miles
  • 2015 – 162,721 miles
  • 2014 – 159,506 miles
  • 2013 – 155,223 miles
  • 2012 – 147,267 miles
  • 2011 – 138,690 miles
  • 2010 – 133,640 miles
  • 2009 – 132,087 miles
  • 2008 – 129,251 miles
  • 2007 – 119,424 miles
  • 2006 – 100,764 miles
  • 2005 – 104,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,903 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral condition under neath is rusty

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,903 miles (+629)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    164,903 miles
    Test number
    844377399701
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral condition under neath is rusty

  2. Pass164,274 miles (+1,371)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    164,274 miles
    Test number
    718377040885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass162,903 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    162,903 miles
    Test number
    249574920590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass162,863 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    162,863 miles
    Test number
    564657749678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass162,862 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    162,862 miles
    Test number
    727637157016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,860 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    162,860 miles
    Test number
    117116767412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass162,855 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    162,855 miles
    Test number
    420333624744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass162,721 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    162,721 miles
    Test number
    123774375726
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  9. Fail162,721 miles (+3,215)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,721 miles
    Test number
    598528184697
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Pass159,506 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    159,506 miles
    Test number
    335687624437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAll front flexible brake hoses slightly prished
    • NoteBoth rear chassis section above rear springs slightly corroded

  11. Fail159,506 miles (+4,283)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,506 miles
    Test number
    428156124298
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAll front flexible brake hoses slightly prished
    • NoteBoth rear chassis section above rear springs slightly corroded

  12. Pass155,223 miles (+7,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    155,223 miles
    Test number
    487491523232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass147,267 miles (+8,577)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    147,267 miles
    Test number
    977503822223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear axel anti tramp bar bushes worn slightly

  14. Fail138,690 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,690 miles
    Test number
    318958621285
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside rear suspension bump stop missing

  15. Pass138,690 miles (+5,050)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    138,690 miles
    Test number
    787048221263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside rear suspension bump stop missing

  16. Pass133,640 miles (+20,000)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    133,640 miles
    Test number
    754609120293
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOs steering rack end has slight play
    • NoteOsf suspension damper has slight leak of oil

  17. Fail113,640 miles (-18,447)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,640 miles
    Test number
    410016320201
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOs steering rack end has slight play
    • NoteOsf suspension damper has slight leak of oil
    • NoteOsr tyre has nail in tread

  18. Pass132,087 miles11 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    132,087 miles
    Test number
    372942219272
    • NoteAll four front brake hoses deteriorated
    • NoteBoth front coil springs corroded
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteDrivers blade split
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket and front pipe corroded
    • NoteFront tyre walls cracking
    • NoteKnock from nearside front suspension
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteWear to both rear stabiliser bar bushes

  19. Fail132,087 miles (+2,836)3 failures11 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,087 miles
    Test number
    202562419221
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAll four front brake hoses deteriorated
    • NoteBoth front coil springs corroded
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteDrivers blade split
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket and front pipe corroded
    • NoteFront tyre walls cracking
    • NoteKnock from nearside front suspension
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteWear to both rear stabiliser bar bushes

  20. Pass129,251 miles8 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    129,251 miles
    Test number
    241636668303
    • NoteAll four front brake flexi's worn
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteDrivers wiper blade split
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NotePlay in offside of steering rack
    • NotePlay in offside rear stabiliser bushes
    • NoteSlight play in offside front wheel bearing

  21. Fail129,251 miles (+9,827)4 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,251 miles
    Test number
    554095568340
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteAll four front brake flexi's worn
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteDrivers wiper blade split
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NotePlay in offside of steering rack
    • NotePlay in offside rear stabiliser bushes
    • NoteSlight play in offside front wheel bearing

  22. Pass119,424 miles (+30)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    119,424 miles
    Test number
    730641257368
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail119,394 miles (+18,630)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,394 miles
    Test number
    943608947369
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail100,764 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,764 miles
    Test number
    170281546026
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  25. Pass100,764 miles (-4,149)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    100,764 miles
    Test number
    960020446087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass104,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    104,913 miles
    Test number
    221336365153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K20 WVG

Does K20 WVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K20 WVG expired on 2 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K20 WVG?
The MOT on K20 WVG expired on 2 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K20 WVG done?
K20 WVG was recorded at 164,903 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2025, an average of 2,992 miles a year.
Has K20 WVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 WVG has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on K20 WVG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 10 Feb 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K20 WVG find?
K20 WVG passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2025 with 8 advisories: coolant leak; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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