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K34 YPG

1993 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

133,919 mi
Last recorded133,919 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK34 YPG
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 133,919 miles

Nearside Front tyre split and perished

Offside Rear tyre split and perished

slight surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components

Fail 18 Jul 2023 133,919 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre split and perished

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre split and perished

slight surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components

Pass 3 May 2022 133,919 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 133,919 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 133,919 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 133,919 miles

Offside Front Slight play inner steering ball joint linage

Slight surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components.

Fail 8 Apr 2020 133,919 miles

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

Offside Front Slight play inner steering ball joint linage

Slight surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components.

Pass 26 Apr 2019 133,919 miles

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

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

slight surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components

Pass 13 Apr 2018 133,919 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 133,919 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 133,919 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 133,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 133,919 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

Nearside front head light lens broken

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 133,919 miles

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

Both rear bump stops missing

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

Nearside front head light lens broken

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 133,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 133,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 133,919 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 133,919 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 133,919 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 133,919 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 133,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 133,429 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 133,429 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 129,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 121,294 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 121,294 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 116,982 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 113,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 108,910 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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K34 YPG is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 K34 YPG, 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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K34 YPG is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 27 May 1993.

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