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K186 AWL

1993 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,556 mi
Last recorded114,556 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK186 AWL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 114,556 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 114,554 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 110,571 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 104,126 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre 2m m

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 13 Nov 2007 104,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre 2m m

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 23 Nov 2006 95,438 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 95,438 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 95,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

eng oil leak

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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K186 AWL is a 1993 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K186 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K186 AWL registered?

K186 AWL is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 21 May 1993.

Is K186 AWL safe to buy?

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