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K324 LES

1993 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,132 mi
Last recorded166,132 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK324 LES
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 166,132 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 164,603 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 163,387 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 161,623 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2013 158,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

n/s/f wiper blade torn at ends

o/s/f wiper blade torn at ends

Fail 10 May 2013 158,875 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

n/s/f wiper blade torn at ends

o/s/f wiper blade torn at ends

Pass 8 May 2012 155,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2012 155,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 149,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2011 149,272 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 148,764 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 148,764 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 147,537 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 146,560 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 146,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 145,638 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 145,617 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery insecure

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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K324 LES is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 K324 LES, 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 K324 LES registered?

K324 LES is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 April 1993.

Is K324 LES safe to buy?

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