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K549 SLC

1993 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

87,337 mi
Last recorded87,337 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK549 SLC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 87,337 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 87,048 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 86,815 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 86,815 miles

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

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 86,554 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 86,308 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 85,468 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 84,345 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 83,019 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rears (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2016 81,368 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 81,368 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fail 7 May 2015 79,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

offside rear lamp cluster slightly discoloured

Pass 7 May 2015 79,539 miles

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

offside rear lamp cluster slightly discoloured

Pass 13 May 2014 77,977 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 12 May 2014 77,973 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both rear tyres heavily perished

exhaust centre joint has small leak

Pass 8 May 2013 76,003 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 75,997 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 74,281 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 71,230 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 68,383 miles

slight exhaust leak

slight play in front steering rack

Fail 27 Apr 2010 68,383 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

slight exhaust leak

slight play in front steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2009 65,575 miles

Front number plate - reflective backing deteriorating

Headlamps - reflectors starting to fade

Rear offside reflector cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2009 65,575 miles

Front number plate - reflective backing deteriorating

Headlamps - reflectors starting to fade

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear offside reflector cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2008 62,679 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 59,181 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 59,181 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 55,302 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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K549 SLC is a 1993 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 K549 SLC, 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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K549 SLC is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 May 1993.

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