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K299 TKL

1993 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

240,753 mi
Last recorded240,753 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK299 TKL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 240,753 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 240,559 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 233,782 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 228,523 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 221,610 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 215,625 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 210,140 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 204,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 196,903 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 189,332 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 182,070 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 182,003 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 174,241 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 166,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear and offside rear suspension mounts by coil springs have filler over unable to see clearly

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 159,078 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 152,272 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 145,282 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 145,282 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 138,447 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 131,152 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 131,152 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2009 124,216 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 117,928 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 110,303 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 101,990 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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K299 TKL is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 K299 TKL, 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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K299 TKL is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 12 March 1993.

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