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K134 TRY

1993 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

185,616 mi
Last recorded185,616 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK134 TRY
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 185,616 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 184,627 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 182,873 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 182,383 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 182,046 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 180,929 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 180,929 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 179,012 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 179,010 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 178,648 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 178,648 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 178,431 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 178,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 178,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 177,967 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 177,246 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 177,246 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 176,618 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 176,120 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 175,134 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 175,131 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 173,867 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 171,258 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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K134 TRY is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 K134 TRY, 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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What year was K134 TRY registered?

K134 TRY is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 8 March 1993.

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