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K312 JNU

1993 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,702 mi
Last recorded163,702 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK312 JNU
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2016 163,702 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer & under sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 156,415 miles

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

extensive rusting to underbody and sill areas

heavy rusting to rear suspension arms

nearside front outer and undersill area corroded and weak out side prescribed area

offside rear tyre 2mm

wear in wiper mechanism

Fail 25 Aug 2015 156,414 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured center floor area (5.2.6)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside rear suspension ,tie bar front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

extensive rusting to underbody and sill areas

heavy rusting to rear suspension arms

nearside front outer and undersill area corroded and weak out side prescribed area

offside rear tyre 2mm

wear in wiper mechanism

Pass 29 Aug 2014 149,764 miles

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

cond of rear brake discs & all brake pads

heavy rust in rear radius arms

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

Fail 27 Aug 2014 149,760 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

cond of rear brake discs & all brake pads

heavy rust in rear radius arms

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

Pass 27 Aug 2013 142,618 miles

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

cond of rear no plate lamps

Fail 22 Aug 2013 142,615 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

cond of rear no plate lamps

Pass 8 May 2012 137,935 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 129,861 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 129,861 miles

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

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)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 117,829 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 117,829 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 107,299 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 107,299 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 101,960 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 91,675 miles

small cuts to n/s/r tyrewall

Fail 21 Jun 2006 91,675 miles

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

small cuts to n/s/r tyrewall

Pass 19 Jun 2006 91,528 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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K312 JNU is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K312 JNU, 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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K312 JNU is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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