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K593 BOJ

1993 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,153 mi
Last recorded118,153 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK593 BOJ
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 118,153 miles

brake fluid level low

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2009 112,975 miles

rear bump stops missing

slight blow front exhaust

Fail 13 Jul 2009 112,857 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear bump stops missing

slight blow front exhaust

Pass 17 Jul 2008 108,595 miles

slight play n/s steering

Fail 16 Jul 2008 108,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play n/s steering

Pass 27 Jun 2007 104,844 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 102,250 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 102,243 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K593 BOJ is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K593 BOJ, 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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K593 BOJ is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 22 June 1993.

Is K593 BOJ safe to buy?

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