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K217 HVC

1993 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

169,584 mi
Last recorded169,584 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK217 HVC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 169,584 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 168,951 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 167,642 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 165,632 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 164,514 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 162,116 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 160,827 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 160,448 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 158,643 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 156,445 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 156,277 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 147,612 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 147,542 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 134,351 miles

advise - offside rear bumpstop missing

advise - rear pads quite low and offside rear disc rusty

advise - waterpump bearings worn

Fail 18 Jan 2012 134,347 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise - both brakelight bulbs are replaced

advise - nearside rear pads fairly low

advise - offside rear brake disc rusty

advise - offside rear bump stop missing

advise - water pump needs replacing - bearings worn/noisy

Fail 22 Dec 2010 125,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

light cracking on offside front and rear tyre walls

rust on rear edges of outer sills

Pass 22 Dec 2010 125,115 miles

light cracking on offside front and rear tyre walls

rust on rear edges of outer sills

Pass 7 Oct 2009 119,451 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 114,275 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 109,889 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 99,857 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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K217 HVC is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 K217 HVC, 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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K217 HVC is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 March 1993.

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