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K294 GSC

1993 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,574 mi
Last recorded149,574 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK294 GSC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 149,574 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside bonnet hinge missing but bonnet adequatley secure

Fail 25 Sep 2014 149,574 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside bonnet hinge missing but bonnet adequatley secure

Pass 26 Sep 2013 149,174 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 148,377 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 146,349 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 143,758 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 143,758 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 140,767 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 137,606 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 133,200 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 189,349 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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K294 GSC is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K294 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 K294 GSC registered?

K294 GSC is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 May 1993.

Is K294 GSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K294 GSC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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