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K565 PMW

1993 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,092 mi
Last recorded119,092 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK565 PMW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 119,092 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 115,779 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 115,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 115,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 113,875 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 May 2011 113,875 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 13 May 2010 109,706 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 105,054 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 93,745 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 88,742 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 82,183 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight smearing front blades

small crack in front no plate

washers weak

Pass 17 May 2006 82,183 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight smearing front blades

small crack in front no plate

washers weak

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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K565 PMW is a 1993 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K565 PMW, 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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What year was K565 PMW registered?

K565 PMW is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 May 1993.

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