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ExpiredMileage
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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 ()
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
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
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
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
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))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
slight binding nearside front
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
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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.
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
both front tyres wearing on edges
front pads 75 percent wear
hole in o/s/f headlight
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
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
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
front x member rusted
n/s/r foot brake slightly low
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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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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