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K165 WAD

1993 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,487 mi
Last recorded157,487 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK165 WAD
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2007 157,487 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 157,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 151,533 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 151,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2005 145,293 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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K165 WAD is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K165 WAD, 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 K165 WAD registered?

K165 WAD is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 June 1993.

Is K165 WAD safe to buy?

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