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K159 DJM

1993 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

279,250 mi
Last recorded279,250 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK159 DJM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2017 279,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

parking brake effort low on o/s

Pass 15 Nov 2016 272,747 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 272,747 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 267,606 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 259,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to nearside centre floor.

nearside rear bump stop missing.

nearside rear tyre perished.

Fail 27 Nov 2014 259,495 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to nearside centre floor.

nearside rear bump stop missing.

nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 246,272 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 246,271 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 246,228 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 233,890 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mount missing

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

Nearside front indicator lamp cracked

Nearside rear lamp damaged

Nearside rear suspension bumpstop missing

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

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to inner rear sill panels

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 221,922 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mount missing

Nearside front indicator lamp cracked

Nearside rear lamp damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 210,371 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 210,371 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 201,251 miles

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

Centre exhaust silencer rubbers in poor condition

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 187,082 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 180,600 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 168,689 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 167,915 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K159 DJM is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 K159 DJM, 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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K159 DJM is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 February 1993.

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