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K197 DJM

1993 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

89,285 mi
Last recorded89,285 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK197 DJM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,936cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 89,285 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 89,285 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 89,285 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 89,285 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Emission control equipment obviously defective exhaust box to pipe rusted and very leaky (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 89,285 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 89,285 miles

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

advise know view to front and rear brake pads .

Pass 22 Nov 2016 89,285 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 89,285 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 89,285 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2015 89,285 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 89,285 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 89,285 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 89,285 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 86,802 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 86,802 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 82,650 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 80,245 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 80,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 75,781 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 75,779 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 67,751 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 61,415 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 61,415 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 54,020 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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K197 DJM is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,936cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 K197 DJM, 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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K197 DJM is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 26 April 1993.

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