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K251 LGT

1993 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

195,507 mi
Last recorded195,507 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK251 LGT
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 195,507 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements warning light not working (4.5.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal and clutch pedal touching

headlamp reflectors in poor condition

sills and floor corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2019 195,453 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements warning light not working (4.5.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal and clutch pedal touching

headlamp reflectors in poor condition

sills and floor corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 191,119 miles

Oil leak ()

all flexi brake hoses perishing

front roll bar bushes worn

headlamp reflectors corroded

sills corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2018 191,119 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all flexi brake hoses perishing

front roll bar bushes worn

headlamp reflectors corroded

sills corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 186,836 miles

sills corroded

all brake hoses perishing

oil leaks

rear suspension low

Fail 15 Feb 2017 186,836 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all brake hoses perishing

oil leaks

rear suspension low

sills corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 183,642 miles

all shockers weak

offside headlamp in poor condition

oil leaks

sills corroding

Fail 2 Feb 2016 183,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

all shockers weak

offside headlamp in poor condition

oil leaks

sills corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2015 180,547 miles

all shockers very weak and bouncy

both headlamps in poor condition

oil leaks

sills starting to rust

Pass 28 Jan 2014 178,162 miles

headlamps in poor condition

nearside front tyre just legal

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2013 175,984 miles

brake hoses perishing

Fail 20 Jan 2012 173,695 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 173,695 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 171,565 miles

front brake hoses perishing

nearside front tyre low on tread

Pass 4 Jan 2010 169,200 miles

front brake hoses perishing badly

offside front tyre low on tread

Pass 23 Jan 2009 166,195 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 163,737 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 160,650 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 160,619 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 158,294 miles

all tyres on legal limits

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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K251 LGT is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K251 LGT, 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 K251 LGT registered?

K251 LGT is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 January 1993.

Is K251 LGT safe to buy?

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