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K124 XCP

1993 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,520 mi
Last recorded180,520 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK124 XCP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2010 180,520 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 180,520 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 173,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 173,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 165,313 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 156,781 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 156,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 148,207 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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K124 XCP is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K124 XCP, 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 K124 XCP registered?

K124 XCP is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 April 1993.

Is K124 XCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K124 XCP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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