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K130 AWL

1993 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,254 mi
Last recorded99,254 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK130 AWL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 99,254 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both lazy (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 15 Apr 2026 99,254 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both lazy (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 97,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 97,023 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Panhard arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 97,023 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 97,023 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 97,023 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 96,646 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 95,546 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 94,439 miles

Both engine mountings going soft

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under side of the car covered in wet wax/Oil

Fail 25 Sep 2018 94,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (rear most mounting bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Axle rod. slide of the suspension bush and rubbing the axle (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both engine mountings going soft

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under side of the car covered in wet wax/Oil

Pass 13 Sep 2017 93,257 miles

Advise:- Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Both front brake discs backing plates corroding

Fail 13 Sep 2017 93,257 miles

Advise:- Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Both front brake discs backing plates corroding

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 91,978 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 90,015 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 90,015 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 88,452 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 86,315 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 86,315 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 84,634 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 84,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2011 82,762 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 82,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 80,568 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 78,745 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 75,124 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 72,247 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 68,811 miles

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

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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K130 AWL is a 1993 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K130 AWL, 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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K130 AWL is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 21 May 1993.

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