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K331 JCH

1993 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

199,209 mi
Last recorded199,209 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK331 JCH
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 199,209 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front floor to sill corroded but not within perscribed area

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 199,209 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front floor to sill corroded but not within perscribed area

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 197,986 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 195,061 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 192,541 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 May 2017 190,142 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 187,850 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 187,845 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 186,972 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 May 2015 186,970 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 185,667 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 184,236 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 182,024 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 180,331 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 24 May 2010 178,438 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 175,906 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 174,418 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 173,052 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 170,088 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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K331 JCH is a 1993 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 K331 JCH, 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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K331 JCH is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 April 1993.

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