MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,147 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides outer sills and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides spring and shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear all rear bushes worn
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake performance not tested brake hose (1.2.1 (g))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed front hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bracket broken away (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/shock top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp likely to become detached both (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all suspension bushes weak/perishing
corrosion to underside of vehicle
heavy corrosion to rear suspension components
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion By Boot Lock (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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K26 TFE is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 K26 TFE, 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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K26 TFE is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 27 May 1993.
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