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K146 AWL

1993 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,829 mi
Last recorded108,829 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK146 AWL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 108,829 miles

Centre floor pan areas around prop-shaft starting to get abit corroded

Exhaust getting abit corroded in places

N/S washers N/W

Rear Inner b/pads appear abit low

Small crack at screen

Pass 11 May 2010 106,874 miles

Headlamp reflectors are poor giving poor vpattern.

Oil loss at engine area.

Rub marks at windscreen.

Rust at sill ends.

Rusting at rear axle and radius arms,

Slight play at nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 104,779 miles

Headlamp reflectors are poor,

New exhaust joint has small leak.

Rear caxle differential is leaking.

Rust areas at rear of sills.

Pass 9 May 2008 102,571 miles

Centre floor pan areas by prop-shaft abit corroded slightly

Front exhaust sections abit corroded and downpipe starting to leak at G/Box mount area (Temperary repair made)

N/S/R tyre starting to get low on tread

Pass 23 May 2007 99,579 miles

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT IS RUSTY.

HEADLAMP REFLECTORS ARE POOR.

NEARSIDE FRONT SIDE LAMP IS INTERMITANT.

Pass 15 May 2006 97,024 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 97,024 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust rusty.

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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K146 AWL is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K146 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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What year was K146 AWL registered?

K146 AWL is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 21 May 1993.

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