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Volvo 240

White · Petrol · 1992 · 1,986 cc

K52 FUAMOT history

K52 FUA is a white petrol Volvo 240 first used on 30 Sept 1992. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 116,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2024
Mileage
116,735 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K52 FUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
240
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
30 Sept 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K52 FUA was last recorded at 116,735 miles on 26 Oct 2023, 520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Oct 2021: 115,338 miles, lower than 115,533 miles on 5 Oct 2021.

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
116,215 miles · 9 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
520 miles
Average per year
1,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,735 miles
  • 2022 – 116,215 miles
  • 2021 – 115,338 miles
  • 2020 – 114,558 miles
  • 2019 – 113,298 miles
  • 2018 – 111,398 miles
  • 2011 – 111,238 miles
  • 2010 – 107,685 miles
  • 2009 – 104,407 miles
  • 2008 – 100,727 miles
  • 2007 – 92,938 miles
  • 2006 – 87,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,735 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion and front brake back plates corroded

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.

  • Fuel hose deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front and rear brake back plates corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • General under body and chassis corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,735 miles (+520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,735 miles
    Test number
    762352328925
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion and front brake back plates corroded

  2. Pass116,215 miles (+877)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,215 miles
    Test number
    834642693221
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside/nearside front brake backing plates corroded

  3. Pass115,338 miles (-195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,338 miles
    Test number
    871475248644
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body and chassis corrosion

  4. Fail115,533 miles (+975)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,533 miles
    Test number
    642278695764
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body and chassis corrosion

  5. Pass114,558 miles (+1,260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,558 miles
    Test number
    482199802096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp slightly condensated
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  6. Pass113,298 miles (+1,900)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,298 miles
    Test number
    997082840555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,398 miles (+160)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,398 miles
    Test number
    146214130417
    • MinorFront Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of gasses front, brake backing plate corroded, rear brake discs corroded but not weakend
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside fronts and rear arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers and passenger seat has slight free movement but secure.

  8. Pass111,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    111,238 miles
    Test number
    669959941219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,238 miles (+3,553)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,238 miles
    Test number
    778655841258
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass107,685 miles (+3,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    107,685 miles
    Test number
    904449330239
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass104,407 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    104,407 miles
    Test number
    662580479193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,395 miles (+3,668)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,395 miles
    Test number
    830346859101
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass100,727 miles (+14)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    100,727 miles
    Test number
    293076818192
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake ferrulles slightly corroded
    • NoteRear suspension tie bar bushes worn

  14. Fail100,713 miles (+7,775)2 dangerous7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,713 miles
    Test number
    133365918191
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake ferrulles slightly corroded
    • NoteRear suspension tie bar bushes worn

  15. Pass92,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    92,938 miles
    Test number
    550955217159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass92,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    92,938 miles
    Test number
    911985417191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,938 miles (+5,545)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,938 miles
    Test number
    890135617158
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass87,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    87,393 miles
    Test number
    681459916179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K52 FUA

Does K52 FUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K52 FUA expired on 8 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K52 FUA?
The MOT on K52 FUA expired on 8 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K52 FUA done?
K52 FUA was recorded at 116,735 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2023, an average of 1,677 miles a year.
Has K52 FUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K52 FUA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on K52 FUA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Oct 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K52 FUA find?
K52 FUA passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2023 with 1 advisory: general underbody corrosion and front brake back plates corroded.

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