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K118 WEA

1993 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,202 mi
Last recorded130,202 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK118 WEA
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 130,202 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 130,005 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 129,504 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 129,283 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 129,082 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 129,047 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 128,560 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 127,608 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 127,493 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 127,307 miles

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

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 20 Mar 2015 126,944 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 126,248 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 125,799 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 125,799 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 123,776 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 121,453 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 118,852 miles

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

small chip in screen

Pass 5 Jun 2009 116,503 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 113,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 110,244 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 108,900 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 108,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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K118 WEA is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K118 WEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K118 WEA registered?

K118 WEA is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 March 1993.

Is K118 WEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K118 WEA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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