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K23 UJF

1993 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,620 mi
Last recorded145,620 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 UJF
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 145,620 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 144,742 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 143,586 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 142,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 142,044 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 140,790 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 140,784 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 139,074 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 136,998 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 134,050 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 131,232 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 131,232 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 127,279 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 123,040 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 120,411 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 116,272 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 112,218 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 112,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 107,617 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 101,977 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 98,110 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 98,110 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 94,287 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 88,587 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 88,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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K23 UJF is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K23 UJF, 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 K23 UJF registered?

K23 UJF is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 15 January 1993.

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