MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,379 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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 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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
rear brake caliper may need some adjustment.
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)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded
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
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.
R/H/R SEATBELT BUCKLE SLIGHTLY BROKEN(STILL WORKS).
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.
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.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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.
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
FRONT BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED.
SLIGHT CORROSION AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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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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