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K531 PRL

1993 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,655 mi
Last recorded176,655 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK531 PRL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 176,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 176,655 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 176,655 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 176,655 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose worn (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 176,655 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 176,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near lower arm rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 176,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all exhaust mounts poor

Pass 30 Jun 2014 176,655 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear suspension arms becoming rusty

offside rear sidelamp slightly dim

Fail 24 Jun 2014 176,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

both rear suspension arms becoming rusty

offside rear sidelamp slightly dim

Pass 1 Jul 2013 176,655 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 176,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 176,655 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 172,597 miles

Oil leak

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

headlights deteriorating

Fail 30 Jun 2011 172,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

headlights deteriorating

Pass 2 Jul 2010 168,028 miles

number plates deteriorating

Fail 2 Jul 2010 168,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

number plates deteriorating

Pass 10 Jun 2009 163,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 160,272 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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear bump stops missing

fuel cap seal starting to split

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Jul 2007 156,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 152,203 miles

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

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

all brake discs slightly worn + front scored

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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K531 PRL is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K531 PRL, 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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K531 PRL is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 April 1993.

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