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K188 AWL

1993 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,673 mi
Last recorded135,673 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK188 AWL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 135,673 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 134,212 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 134,205 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 134,079 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 134,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 134,079 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 134,079 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 134,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 134,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 134,079 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 134,079 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 134,079 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 134,079 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 134,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 134,079 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 134,079 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 134,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 131,225 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 128,213 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake travel long

Pass 15 Aug 2007 125,484 miles

strong advise both engine mounting.s broken and insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2006 122,551 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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K188 AWL is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K188 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 K188 AWL registered?

K188 AWL is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 21 May 1993.

Is K188 AWL safe to buy?

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