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K339 CEC

1993 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,003 mi
Last recorded166,003 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK339 CEC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 166,003 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise centre exhaust rubber mounting paerishing.

Fail 18 Jun 2008 166,003 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise centre exhaust rubber mounting paerishing.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 165,608 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 165,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

advise lower corner on rhs of radiator leaking.

rear reg plate clip on off side rear poor-advise replacement.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 164,603 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 164,591 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

advise both rear flexi brake hoses getting thin at end ferrulles corrosion set in.

advise fuel filter corroding advise replacement.

advise play on near side front wheel bearing.

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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K339 CEC is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K339 CEC, 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 K339 CEC registered?

K339 CEC is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 8 April 1993.

Is K339 CEC safe to buy?

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