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K245 EVT

1993 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

109,553 mi
Last recorded109,553 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK245 EVT
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 109,553 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 109,526 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 109,458 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 108,647 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 108,163 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 108,161 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 108,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 15 May 2017 108,161 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 23 May 2016 108,161 miles

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2016 108,161 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2015 108,161 miles

high level rear brake light not working

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 May 2015 108,161 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

high level rear brake light not working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jun 2014 107,482 miles

High level stop light inoperative

Offside steering rack inner ball joint slight play

Fail 22 May 2014 107,482 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

high level rear stop light out

Pass 10 May 2013 106,242 miles

high level rear stop light not working

n/s front steering rack inner ball joint has slight play

Fail 8 May 2013 106,242 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

high level rear stop light not working

n/s front steering rack inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 16 May 2012 104,921 miles

both steering rack inner ball joints have slight play

Pass 19 May 2011 102,600 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 102,600 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 101,319 miles

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

both front tyre side walls have surface cracking

slight play in n/s inner rack ball joint

Pass 14 May 2009 99,662 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 99,662 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 98,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 May 2008 98,134 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2007 95,957 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2006 93,292 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 May 2006 93,292 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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K245 EVT is a 1993 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 K245 EVT, 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 K245 EVT registered?

K245 EVT is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 May 1993.

Is K245 EVT safe to buy?

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