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K149 AWL

1993 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,511 mi
Last recorded187,511 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK149 AWL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 187,511 miles

rear number plate dirty starting to separate

Pass 25 May 2010 187,511 miles

dampness to offside rear shock absorber

offside and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes worn

offside front bottom ball joint gaiter split

rear number plate starting to delaminate water stained

Pass 16 Jun 2009 187,511 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 180,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 174,357 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 166,269 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 166,269 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K149 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 K149 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 K149 AWL registered?

K149 AWL is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K149 AWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K149 AWL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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