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K283 YVS

1993 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,450 mi
Last recorded162,450 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK283 YVS
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2025 162,450 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 162,152 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 161,000 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 159,570 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 158,248 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 158,176 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal Nearside steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 149,357 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 137,894 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 137,894 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 128,147 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 119,314 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 111,999 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 20 Sep 2011 103,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 93,193 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 84,371 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 84,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Sep 2009 84,304 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 75,872 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 75,872 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 70,975 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 70,974 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 68,331 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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K283 YVS is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 K283 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 K283 YVS registered?

K283 YVS is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 April 1993.

Is K283 YVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K283 YVS shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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