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K152 FSG

1993 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,228 mi
Last recorded104,228 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK152 FSG
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 104,228 miles

flexi hoses starting too perish

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2024 104,228 miles

Offside Rear outer tyre side wall cracking

no rear seats fitted at time of test

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2023 104,228 miles

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2022 104,227 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play advise change asap on limit of pass/fail (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle corrosioin

Pass 29 Mar 2021 104,227 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2020 104,227 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all brake dust covers corroded

heavy under vehicle corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2020 104,227 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all brake dust covers corroded

heavy under vehicle corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2018 104,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 104,106 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 104,053 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 104,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/f tyre outer edge

slight play o/s/f wheel

n/s/r lens

all 4 front flexis perished and both rear flexi ferules

n/s handbrake effort

Pass 11 Sep 2013 103,833 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 103,833 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 103,791 miles

both rear flexi ferrules heavy corrosion

both rear suspension arm heavy corrosion

coolant leak

n/s/f bottom ball joint rubber

n/s/r tyre inner edge

o/s image

slight play o/s f wheel

tow bar corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2012 103,791 miles

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

both rear flexi ferrules heavy corrosion

both rear suspension arm heavy corrosion

coolant leak

n/s/f bottom ball joint rubber

n/s/r tyre inner edge

o/s image

slight play o/s f wheel

tow bar corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2010 103,706 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 103,705 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 101,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 101,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 May 2008 98,487 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 97,209 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 97,194 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 95,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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K152 FSG 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 69.6%.

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 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 K152 FSG, 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 K152 FSG registered?

K152 FSG is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 May 1993.

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