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K332 YDV

1993 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,705 mi
Last recorded168,705 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK332 YDV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 168,705 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 167,384 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 167,367 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system calliper (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 165,836 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 165,828 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 164,914 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 Jan 2023 164,902 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm to axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion on floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm to axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 163,347 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 163,342 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 160,430 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 160,422 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 207,276 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 204,454 miles

Corrosion within 30cm of NSR seatbelt mounting (No rear seats installed

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 204,430 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion within 30cm of NSR seatbelt mounting (No rear seats installed

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 197,927 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 192,244 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 188,947 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 182,378 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 176,378 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 170,213 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 165,682 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 157,169 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 151,876 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 144,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 136,427 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 126,414 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 126,409 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 118,672 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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K332 YDV is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K332 YDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K332 YDV registered?

K332 YDV is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 15 February 1993.

Is K332 YDV safe to buy?

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