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1993 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,356 mi
Last recorded140,356 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK519 USD
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 140,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

number plate lamps dim

offside rear outer sill corroded and holed

Fail 2 Sep 2014 140,356 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

alternator drive belts U/S

number plate lamps dim

offside rear outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 3 Sep 2013 139,797 miles

slight dampness at steering rack (nearside)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 139,797 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 137,471 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 137,465 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 134,514 miles

Drivers sun visor wont stay up.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 134,514 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Drivers sun visor wont stay up.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 130,919 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 125,830 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 120,904 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 112,433 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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K519 USD is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K519 USD, 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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K519 USD is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 May 1993.

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