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K275 GSC

1993 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,811 mi
Last recorded69,811 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK275 GSC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 69,811 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 69,590 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x 2 (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 69,138 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 67,961 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

exhaust steady to gearbox corroded

petrol tank showing corrosion along seams

Fail 9 Nov 2015 67,961 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front pipe bung (corroded) (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

exhaust steady to gearbox corroded

lambda light on

petrol tank showing corrosion along seams

Pass 30 Oct 2014 63,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 63,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 54,190 miles

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

front tyres showing cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2012 45,191 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front strut top mount slightly split

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 45,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres soft

offside front strut top mount slightly split

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 37,333 miles

offside front strut top mount split

Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,583 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 36,240 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 35,768 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,359 miles

offside strut top mounting starting to split,(not too excess)

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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K275 GSC is a 1993 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K275 GSC, 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 K275 GSC registered?

K275 GSC is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 May 1993.

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