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K342 JCH

1993 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,651 mi
Last recorded179,651 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK342 JCH
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 179,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat tilt slight play

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside inner sill corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2026 179,578 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat tilt slight play

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2025 177,404 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2025 177,404 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2024 174,892 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 174,886 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective can't open cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 172,081 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 168,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 165,449 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 162,357 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (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 18 Jan 2019 158,597 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 155,495 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 155,495 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 153,537 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Slight oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2016 151,519 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Feb 2015 148,940 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all 4 coil springs are slightly corroded at top

front antiroll bar linkage rubber bushes perrished

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Mar 2014 145,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Slight oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 141,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear damper gaiters split

n/s headlamp beam image poor

rear brakes require further checks as an imballance was noted during RBT on both parking and footbrake

Fail 9 Mar 2013 141,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear damper gaiters split

n/s headlamp beam image poor

rear brakes require further checks as an imballance was noted during RBT on both parking and footbrake

Pass 12 Mar 2012 137,398 miles

slight imbalance on rear brake application

split in n/s wiper blade rubber

Fail 15 Mar 2011 132,070 miles

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 15 Mar 2011 132,070 miles

Battery insecure

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

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)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 5 Mar 2010 127,387 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 122,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 118,399 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 118,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 113,713 miles

slight noise from n/s/r wheel

Pass 21 Mar 2006 104,417 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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K342 JCH is a 1993 Volvo 240 in White 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 K342 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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K342 JCH is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 April 1993.

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