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K558 YPP

1993 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,453 mi
Last recorded156,453 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK558 YPP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 156,453 miles

Both number plates ageing

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Slight play both front seats

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Oct 2009 156,453 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both number plates ageing

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Slight play both front seats

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Oct 2008 135,589 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 135,589 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres near worn near legal limit.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 133,398 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 129,725 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 129,725 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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K558 YPP is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K558 YPP, 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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K558 YPP is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 15 February 1993.

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