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K177 AWL

1993 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

131,550 mi
Last recorded131,550 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK177 AWL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 131,550 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 131,550 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 131,550 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 131,550 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 131,550 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 130,165 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 130,157 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn torque reaction arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn torque reaction arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 127,577 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting front most bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 127,572 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting front most bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 122,792 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 11,777 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 113,437 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 113,414 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 113,336 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 113,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 112,606 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 112,606 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 109,480 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 109,460 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 105,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 96,185 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 96,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 87,060 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 87,060 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 82,483 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 76,920 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 76,920 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

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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K177 AWL is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 K177 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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K177 AWL is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 21 May 1993.

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