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K334 BNM

1993 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,812 mi
Last recorded54,812 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK334 BNM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 54,812 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 54,812 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 54,830 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 54,822 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 54,812 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2022 53,904 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 53,889 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 53,881 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 52,723 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake low effort

Pass 23 Jun 2016 50,877 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre has cracking to sidewall

rear exhaust has several slight leaks from joints

Fail 20 Jul 2015 49,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake pads wearing very close

offside rear tyre has slight cracking to sidewall

Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,079 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake pads wearing very close

offside rear tyre has slight cracking to sidewall

Pass 30 May 2014 47,050 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight cracking to o/s rear tyre sidewall

Fail 23 May 2014 46,728 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight cracking to o/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 20 May 2013 44,139 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 43,279 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,793 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,651 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 37,556 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,916 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 35,217 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 33,754 miles

unable to see rear brake pads

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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K334 BNM is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K334 BNM, 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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K334 BNM is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 29 May 1993.

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