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K223 EBF

1993 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,440 mi
Last recorded91,440 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK223 EBF
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 91,440 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 91,440 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 90,559 miles

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2009 87,917 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 86,856 miles

slight blow on front pipe

Fail 26 Jun 2008 86,856 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight blow on front pipe

Pass 27 Jun 2007 83,325 miles

front antiroll bar link rubber bushes splitting

front suspension top mountings slightly worn

Fail 27 Jun 2007 83,325 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 79,493 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 28 Jun 2006 79,493 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in o/s steering rack end

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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K223 EBF is a 1993 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K223 EBF, 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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What year was K223 EBF registered?

K223 EBF is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 May 1993.

Is K223 EBF safe to buy?

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