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K556 RLC

1993 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

201,436 mi
Last recorded201,436 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK556 RLC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 201,436 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 201,374 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2018 201,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/ floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside inner sill/ floor corroded and holed outside prescribed area and not likely to affect suspension/ steering or brakes

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

all tyres perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2017 195,628 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor holed (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 195,616 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre silencer not supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake cable insecure and offside (3.5.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor holed (6.1.B.2)

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

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

front brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 191,703 miles

flooring corroded under the passengers seat

Fail 10 Feb 2016 191,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

flooring corroded under the passengers seat

Pass 5 Mar 2015 188,531 miles

nearside handbrake percentage low

Fail 2 Mar 2015 188,526 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside handbrake percentage low

Pass 31 Jan 2014 183,579 miles

engine mounting broken

Fail 31 Jan 2014 183,579 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine mounting broken

Pass 25 Feb 2013 180,154 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 180,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 176,771 miles

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

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 6 Feb 2012 176,771 miles

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

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

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 14 Feb 2011 172,537 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both windscreen wiper blades are showing signs of wear and will soon require replacement

offside rear suspension bump stop is missing

Pass 14 Feb 2011 172,537 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both windscreen wiper blades are showing signs of wear and will soon require replacement

offside rear suspension bump stop is missing

Pass 2 Feb 2010 166,724 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 159,613 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 153,218 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 153,218 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 145 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 136,535 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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K556 RLC is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 K556 RLC, 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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K556 RLC is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 January 1993.

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