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K320 BTG

1993 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,639 mi
Last recorded88,639 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK320 BTG
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 88,639 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 22 Aug 2012 88,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 31 Aug 2011 79,089 miles

play on offside front track rod enf

rear discs corroded

slight play in lower steering uj

Pass 20 Sep 2010 75,127 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 75,127 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front pads worn

general corrosion

play in colum bush

play in o/s rack arm

Pass 21 Sep 2009 72,969 miles

front flexi brake pipes cracking

slight exhaust blow

Pass 18 Sep 2008 68,476 miles

front drop links arm bushes starting to deteriate

front flexi brake pipes starting to crack

rear shocks damp

slight exhaust blow

Pass 17 Aug 2007 63,877 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 58,627 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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K320 BTG is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K320 BTG, 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 K320 BTG registered?

K320 BTG is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K320 BTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K320 BTG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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