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K61 HTW

1993 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

269,811 mi
Last recorded269,811 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK61 HTW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 269,811 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 269,306 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 267,983 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 267,390 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 267,140 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 266,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 265,774 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 265,774 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 264,906 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 264,306 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 264,252 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 263,711 miles

both front anti rollbar bushes worn slightly

both offside front flexi brake hoses cracking slightly

corrosion to front cross member

exhaust system corroded slightly

offside front tyre worn on outter edge

one of the centre exhaust support rubbers missing

slight corrosion to offside and nearside outter sills

some corrosion to both front top suspension turrets

some corrosion to offside front and nearside front chassis

some corrosion to offside rear chassis within 30cm of suspension mounting

Fail 7 Apr 2011 263,709 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

both front anti rollbar bushes worn slightly

both offside front flexi brake hoses cracking slightly

corrosion to front cross member

exhaust system corroded slightly

offside front tyre worn on outter edge

one of the centre exhaust support rubbers missing

slight corrosion to offside and nearside outter sills

some corrosion to both front top suspension turrets

some corrosion to offside front and nearside front chassis

some corrosion to offside rear chassis within 30cm of suspension mounting

Pass 30 Apr 2010 263,577 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

nearside front side light slightly dim

nearside rear light lense cracked

offside front tyre cracking to side walls

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear window broken

some corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to offside front chassis

some movement within steering column

Fail 23 Apr 2010 263,569 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front side light slightly dim

nearside rear light lense cracked

offside front tyre cracking to side walls

offside front tyre worn on edges

some corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to offside front chassis

some movement within steering column

Pass 24 Apr 2009 262,094 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 262,078 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn to the legal limit

corrosion to offside inner wing

long hand brake travel

rear exhaust clamp corroded through

some movement within steering rack offside

Pass 17 Apr 2008 249,615 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 233,097 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 216,087 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 216,063 miles

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

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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K61 HTW is a 1993 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K61 HTW, 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 K61 HTW registered?

K61 HTW is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 April 1993.

Is K61 HTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K61 HTW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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