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K107 XRD

1993 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,641 mi
Last recorded203,641 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK107 XRD
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 203,641 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 201,533 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 201,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 199,280 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 197,641 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 196,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 194,988 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 190,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 185,248 miles

Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 185,129 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 180,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc shield rusty.

Nearside Rear Upper Chassis close to top coil spring mount rust showing.

Offside Front Brake disc shield rusty.

Offside Rear Upper Chassis showing rust close to top coil spring mount.

Fail 26 Jul 2017 180,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake disc shield rusty.

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Chassis close to top coil spring mount rust showing.

Offside Front Brake disc shield rusty.

Offside Rear Upper Chassis showing rust close to top coil spring mount.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 175,102 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 175,102 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 169,359 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 169,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 163,367 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 163,359 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 159,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wiper blades starting to split on ends

Pass 18 Jun 2013 159,686 miles

wiper blades starting to split on ends

Pass 20 Jun 2012 156,381 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 152,469 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 145,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 142,624 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 142,594 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 140,164 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 140,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 136,319 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 136,319 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 132,857 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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K107 XRD is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 139,510 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 K107 XRD, 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 33 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K107 XRD is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 24 April 1993.

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