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K218 HUB

1993 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,424 mi
Last recorded141,424 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK218 HUB
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 141,424 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

both headlamp reflectors showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension arms showing signs of corrosion

rear number plate marked

slight damage to n/s/r lamp

Fail 25 Nov 2009 141,424 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

both headlamp reflectors showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension arms showing signs of corrosion

rear number plate marked

slight damage to n/s/r lamp

Pass 11 Sep 2008 133,413 miles

heavy oil leak from engine

o/s/f driving light off

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension arms showing signs of corrosion

rear number plate marked

slight judder from both front brakes

Fail 8 Sep 2008 133,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

heavy oil leak from engine

o/s/f driving light off

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension arms showing signs of corrosion

rear number plate marked

slight judder from both front brakes

Pass 4 Sep 2007 125,893 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front pads low

fuel tank damp

Fail 3 Sep 2007 125,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front brake pads low

fuel tank damp

o/s/f brake flexi hose metal ends showing signs of corrosion

very slight judder from both front brakes

Pass 31 Aug 2006 115,742 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 107,568 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 107,536 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K218 HUB is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K218 HUB, 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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K218 HUB is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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