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K154 AWL

1993 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,766 mi
Last recorded191,766 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK154 AWL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 191,766 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components have light corrosion.

Pass 30 Jun 2025 191,604 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake backing plates corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 188,251 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake back plates corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 183,193 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front both brake back plates corroded and holed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in seat base

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear chassis corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 183,103 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front both brake back plates corroded and holed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in seat base

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear chassis corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 179,409 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 179,408 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2021 178,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both side shock absorber corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2021 178,310 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb dispositioned (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower arm boll joint tightens

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both side shock absorber corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 175,009 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip provision deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2019 175,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip provision deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2018 171,186 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 169,645 miles

Front both wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 169,645 miles

Front both wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 168,505 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 166,775 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 162,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 162,397 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 159,146 miles

centre exhaust box corroded.

Fail 17 Nov 2011 158,926 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 158,926 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 154,150 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 154,150 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 151,068 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 151,068 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 148,147 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 145,740 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 145,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 142,377 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 139,886 miles

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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K154 AWL is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K154 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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K154 AWL is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 21 May 1993.

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