MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
238,723 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advanced corrosion to both rear brake hoses ferrule ends
unable to see brake pads
water damage to rear number plate ,front number plate becoming discloured
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K273 YVS is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 K273 YVS, 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 K273 YVS registered?
K273 YVS is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 24 February 1993.
Is K273 YVS safe to buy?
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