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K164 AWL

1993 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,101 mi
Last recorded125,101 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK164 AWL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 125,101 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 125,101 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

long travel on handbrake

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 120,992 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 120,991 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 118,209 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 113,402 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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K164 AWL is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K164 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 K164 AWL registered?

K164 AWL is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 21 May 1993.

Is K164 AWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K164 AWL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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