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K335 BNM

1993 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,877 mi
Last recorded116,877 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK335 BNM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 116,877 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 116,847 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 116,779 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 116,765 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 116,754 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 116,723 miles

front tyres showing signs of weathering

Pass 3 Oct 2014 116,099 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 115,512 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 114,984 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 113,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 113,485 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 111,001 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 111,001 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 107,825 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 107,825 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 103,352 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 103,352 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 100,683 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 100,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 97,324 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 12 Aug 2005 93,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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K335 BNM is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K335 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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What year was K335 BNM registered?

K335 BNM is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 24 March 1993.

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The MOT history for K335 BNM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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