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K351 UDG

1993 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,359 mi
Last recorded119,359 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK351 UDG
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 119,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

accident damage to o/s/f wing

front and rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2024 115,796 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 112,801 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 109,325 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 107,154 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 105,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 102,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 99,172 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 94,688 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 90,586 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 87,401 miles

EXHAUST FOULING PROPSHAFT CENTRE BEARING CARRIER.

POWER STEERING BELT LOOSE.

SLIGHT GAS LEAK FROM CENTRE CLAMP

SOME DETERIORATION OF NUMBER PLATES.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 86,360 miles

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

centre exhaust system fouling on chassis

Pass 22 Feb 2013 86,145 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 28 Feb 2012 85,985 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 84,708 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 84,393 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 84,393 miles

Nearside Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 83,963 miles

centre exhaust rubber bush split

rear tie rod bar bushes starting to split

viscous fan not working

Pass 21 Feb 2008 77,470 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 77,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 69,006 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 67,118 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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K351 UDG is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K351 UDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K351 UDG registered?

K351 UDG is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 2 March 1993.

Is K351 UDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K351 UDG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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