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K305 TTY

1993 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

307,054 mi
Last recorded307,054 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK305 TTY
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 307,054 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 307,054 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

offside wiper blade split.

Fail 8 Jul 2015 307,054 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

offside wiper blade split.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 307,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly worn on outer edges.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 307,054 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly worn on outer edges.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 307,054 miles

Oil leak

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

offside headlamp aim slightly high.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 307,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

offside headlamp aim slightly high.

Pass 2 Jul 2011 307,054 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 307,054 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 307,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

vehicle running rough.

Fail 1 Apr 2010 307,054 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

vehicle running rough.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 297,164 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded.

Fail 2 Mar 2009 297,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 279,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres slightly worn on edges.

Fail 11 Sep 2007 279,648 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres slightly worn on edges.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 269,603 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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K305 TTY is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K305 TTY, 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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K305 TTY is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 May 1993.

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