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K589 AAX

1993 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

180,313 mi
Last recorded180,313 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK589 AAX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 180,313 miles

Nearside screen chipped

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

both rear tie bar bushes worn

Fail 7 Aug 2025 180,312 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side inop (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside screen chipped

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

both rear tie bar bushes worn

Pass 7 Aug 2024 176,205 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 168,581 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 166,931 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 159,901 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 159,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion taking hold on offside rear lower inner wheel arch

Fail 13 Nov 2020 159,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion taking hold on offside rear lower inner wheel arch

Pass 20 Nov 2019 159,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 159,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 159,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 158,672 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 158,294 miles

both front brake hoses slightly perished

slight o/s/r inner sill corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2015 157,837 miles

front brake hoses slightly perished

nail offside rear tyre

slight corrosion o/s and n/s r chassis/body

Pass 27 Oct 2014 157,415 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 157,415 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 157,155 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 157,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 156,732 miles

n/s/r handbrake slight bind

Pass 26 Oct 2011 156,085 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 154,553 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 150,847 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 150,874 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 144,751 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 143,011 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 143,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 141,195 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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K589 AAX is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 K589 AAX, 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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K589 AAX is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 11 March 1993.

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