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K185 AWL

1993 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

262,089 mi
Last recorded262,089 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK185 AWL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 262,089 miles

front and rear brake hoses cracking

oil leak from engine

Fail 8 Oct 2015 262,089 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front and rear brake hoses cracking

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Oct 2014 262,084 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 262,052 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 261,844 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 261,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 261,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 261,417 miles

Front headlight reflectors deteriating

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 260,493 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 260,493 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 257,541 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 257,541 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 253,644 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 251,819 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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K185 AWL is a 1993 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K185 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 K185 AWL registered?

K185 AWL is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 21 May 1993.

Is K185 AWL safe to buy?

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