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K615 GRA

1993 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,588 mi
Last recorded191,588 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK615 GRA
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 191,588 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop link bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine wetting oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 191,588 miles

Central Rear Fuel pipe damaged metal pipe corroded connecting to rubber pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover burst (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side next to no performance (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire pipe leaking behind fuel tank at joint/connection (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop link bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive engine wetting oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 191,509 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly and slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front engine wetting oil

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 191,507 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar [d] bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective head light internal reflector loose (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly and slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front engine wetting oil

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective reflector appears discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 190,148 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central gearbox wetting oil from propshaft seal

Engine wetting oil

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner [d] bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake disc shields corroded/flaking

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 185,546 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 183,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 181,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both lamp units damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2020 179,051 miles

Both rear lamp units damaged

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 171,350 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 171,350 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 162,915 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 162,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 154,395 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 145,671 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 137,182 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 126,753 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 126,753 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 117,772 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 108,215 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 98,052 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 89,313 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 89,313 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 81,580 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 81,580 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 79,505 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 78,062 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 75,717 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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K615 GRA 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 75%.

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 K615 GRA, 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 K615 GRA registered?

K615 GRA is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 19 February 1993.

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