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K584 AVS

1993 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,494 mi
Last recorded203,494 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK584 AVS
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 203,494 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 203,494 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 203,481 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing seal missing from cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dim bulb possibly fitted incorrect (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged securing bracket loose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill,jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lower uj loose on rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front chassis corroded not with in prescribed area

slight rattle from rear brake os

Pass 4 Mar 2025 195,330 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 195,330 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) bottom steering uj worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 190,124 miles

lower uj slight play

Fail 24 Jan 2024 190,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Steering arm modification unsafe bottom steering uj excess play red rust siezed (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Front springs are non standard smaller surface area

Offside Rear Outer handle inoperative

Pass 5 Jan 2023 182,376 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 169,460 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jul 2019 169,460 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test DICE REMOVED FROM REAR VIEW MIRROR ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jun 2018 160,221 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 150,739 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 150,622 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 144,764 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 143,695 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake backing plates corroding

fuel cap sealing washer perishing

minor exhaust leak from centre section to rear join

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2014 142,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 142,846 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 141,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2012 139,837 miles

Oil leak

front brake back plates corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear upper spring cups corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Mar 2012 139,777 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front brake back plates corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear upper spring cups corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2011 137,559 miles

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

both rear springs, top cups corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak

rear shocks slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 135,327 miles

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

both front brake back plates rusty

rear exhaust silencer loose

Fail 22 Mar 2010 135,308 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake back plates rusty

rear exhaust silencer loose

Fail 20 Mar 2009 131,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake hoses slightly perished

fuel cap rubber seal slightly perished

Pass 20 Mar 2009 131,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake hoses slightly perished

fuel cap rubber seal slightly perished

Fail 14 Mar 2008 128,616 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

air line crack o/s/f side light lens

front brake back plates corroded

headlamp reflectors faded but intensity ok

Pass 14 Mar 2008 128,616 miles

air line crack o/s/f side light lens

front brake back plates corroded

headlamp reflectors faded but intensity ok

Pass 20 Mar 2007 124,413 miles

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

both front brake back plates rusted

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 19 Mar 2007 124,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front brake back plates rusted

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 7 Mar 2006 120,279 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake back plates rusty

both rear bump stops missing

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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K584 AVS is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K584 AVS, 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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K584 AVS is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 13 April 1993.

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