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K610 OHC

1993 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

210,307 mi
Last recorded210,307 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK610 OHC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 210,307 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 210,294 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 210,279 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 210,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

underbody has general surface corrosion.

Pass 28 Jul 2020 209,705 miles

(ALL) Brake pipes covered in grease or other material.

Underside of vehicle has general surface corrosion. (Sills, Chassis, Suspension components, etc)

Pass 19 Aug 2019 208,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 208,826 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 207,671 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 207,671 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 201,565 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 201,565 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured snapped (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2016 193,455 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 193,455 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 185,829 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 178,229 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 171,440 miles

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

condition of both front tyres

Pass 1 Sep 2012 162,789 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

condition of both front tyres

Fail 1 Sep 2011 154,248 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 154,248 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 145,564 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s inner steering knuckle

Fail 29 Aug 2009 137,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 137,395 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 127,457 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 127,457 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 118,579 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 118,579 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 110,912 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 110,912 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K610 OHC is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K610 OHC, 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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K610 OHC is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 29 March 1993.

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