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K257 FYE

1993 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

234,678 mi
Last recorded234,678 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK257 FYE
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2023 234,678 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Bush casing in rear axle excessively corroded/broken up (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Bush casing in rear axle excessively corroded/broken up (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leaks/oil level low

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear facing fold away seats not in use/mechanism faulty/seat belts not tested

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 2 Nov 2022 231,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear facing fold away seats not in use/mechanism faulty/seat belts not tested

Fail 26 Oct 2022 231,861 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Both securing pins insecure/clips missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear facing fold away seats not in use/mechanism faulty/seat belts not tested

Rear intermediate exhaust pipe clamp loose

Rear silencer clamp loose

Pass 29 Oct 2021 228,804 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x1 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drivers door inner and outer handles intermittent

Fail 28 Oct 2021 228,803 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x1 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drivers door inner and outer handles intermittent

Pass 19 Oct 2020 225,914 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 225,914 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 222,416 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 218,372 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight binding nearside front

Fail 24 Oct 2018 218,371 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight binding nearside front

Pass 14 Nov 2017 214,525 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 209,872 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake pads worn low.

Nearside rear tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Offside rear and nearside rear chassis rails corroding.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension inner tie rod bushes perishing.

Outer casing of offside rear suspension trailing arm bush corroding.

Rear of offside and nearside rear outer sill panels starting to corrode.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 206,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 29 Oct 2014 205,400 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front pads 75 percent wear

hole in o/s/f headlight

Fail 24 Oct 2014 205,398 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

front pads 75 percent wear

hole in o/s/f headlight

Pass 24 Oct 2013 202,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear discs oval

n/s/f inner rack joint some free play

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 23 Oct 2013 202,095 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear discs oval

n/s/f inner rack joint some free play

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 20 Jun 2012 190,604 miles

front x member rusted

n/s/r foot brake slightly low

Fail 18 Jun 2012 190,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front x member rusted

n/s/r foot brake slightly low

Pass 23 Jun 2011 186,975 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 186,975 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Jun 2010 180,362 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 171,734 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 171,734 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 170,108 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 170,108 miles

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 3 May 2007 166,859 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 166,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 153,378 miles

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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K257 FYE is a 1993 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 K257 FYE, 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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K257 FYE is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 April 1993.

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