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K138 TBJ

1993 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,912 mi
Last recorded184,912 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK138 TBJ
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 184,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

surface corrosion on various suspension components

Pass 25 Nov 2015 184,748 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 181,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 179,345 miles

centre exhust rubber missing

Pass 27 Jul 2012 175,693 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 166,205 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 162,415 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 162,415 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 156,392 miles

advise oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Mar 2008 151,194 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 151,194 miles

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

advise front number plate damaged but still secure & readable at time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2007 146,049 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 146,049 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise damage in zone A of screen but within limits at time of test

advise o/s front seat belt been caught in door but in my opinion servicable at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2006 139,717 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 139,717 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise slight play n/s front wheel bearings

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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K138 TBJ is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K138 TBJ, 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 K138 TBJ registered?

K138 TBJ is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 26 March 1993.

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