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K197 HSS

1993 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

104,379 mi
Last recorded104,379 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK197 HSS
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 104,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 104,379 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 95,295 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

black under body sealant applied under vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2021 93,955 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 93,952 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.77 too high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 90,556 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 90,552 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 86,245 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 86,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 81,222 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 81,220 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 75,247 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 75,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour cover missing also (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 71,132 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 71,132 miles

Emissions not tested co and lambda emissions showing too high but exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 66,716 miles

rear brake caliper may need some adjustment.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 66,716 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,715 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2014 61,715 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 56,420 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 56,420 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 51,244 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.

R/H/R SEATBELT BUCKLE SLIGHTLY BROKEN(STILL WORKS).

Pass 4 May 2011 50,372 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

GENERAL CORROSION AT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION UNITS.

HEADLAMP WIPER BLADES WORN.

R/H/F SEATBELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED.

REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY.

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN.

Pass 6 May 2010 49,731 miles

ALL DRIVEBELTS SLIGHTLY SLACK.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY CRACKED.

GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.

R/H/F SEATBELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED.

REAR BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

REAR FOG LIGHT TELL TALE NOT LIGHTING UP.

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN.

Pass 1 May 2009 48,361 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 48,361 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,307 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 46,307 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.

SLIGHT PLAY AT TOP OF STEERING COLUMN.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 44,877 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 44,804 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres near legal limit

corrosion on inner surface of right hand front brake disc

front number plate cracked

left hand rear handbrake performance low

right hand front brake backplate corroded

slight wear in steering rack

wear on both front brake discs

wear on both rear brake discs and brakes scuffing

wear on outer edge of left hand front tyre and near legal limit

Pass 15 Mar 2006 44,095 miles

FRONT BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED.

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

SLIGHT CORROSION AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

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 HSS is a 1993 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 K197 HSS, 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 HSS is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 May 1993.

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