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K144 RCV

1993 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

190,544 mi
Last recorded190,544 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK144 RCV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 190,544 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust rubber mount slightly deteriorated

no rear seats fitted at time of test

offside front floor holed but not in a prescribed area

Fail 16 Dec 2009 190,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Battery insecure

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre exhaust rubber mount slightly deteriorated

no rear seats fitted at time of test

offside front floor holed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 19 Dec 2008 181,401 miles

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

all 6 brake hoses perished

drivers seat belt frayed

free play in inner steering rack ends

offside headlamp lens discoloured

offside rear axle bush worn

passenger mirror damaged

rear top link arms bushes perished

suspension compoments corrded

Fail 17 Dec 2008 181,389 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

all 6 brake hoses perished

drivers seat belt frayed

free play in inner steering rack ends

offside rear axle bush worn

passenger mirror damaged

rear top link arms bushes perished

suspension compoments corrded

Pass 12 Dec 2007 172,290 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 162,664 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 162,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2005 153,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2005 153,098 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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K144 RCV is a 1993 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K144 RCV, 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 K144 RCV registered?

K144 RCV is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 May 1993.

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