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K56 MOS

1993 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,103 mi
Last recorded161,103 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK56 MOS
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2022 161,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 160,790 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 160,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure FORWARD (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 160,640 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 160,070 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 160,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure rearmost of two (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 159,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Petrol smell at rear of car, no obvious leaks

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 159,205 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Petrol smell at rear of car, no obvious leaks

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 153,653 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 153,644 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 147,869 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 143,510 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 138,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 138,834 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 133,726 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 133,726 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 128,861 miles

towbar electrical socket inoperative

Pass 9 Nov 2011 123,625 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 118,550 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 118,316 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 113,565 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 108,238 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 101,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 94,989 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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K56 MOS is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K56 MOS, 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 K56 MOS registered?

K56 MOS is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 March 1993.

Is K56 MOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K56 MOS shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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