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K780 XCK

1993 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,291 mi
Last recorded131,291 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK780 XCK
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 131,291 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 131,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 129,306 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 129,301 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 128,140 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 128,138 miles

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)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 122,188 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 121,180 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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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K780 XCK is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K780 XCK, 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 K780 XCK registered?

K780 XCK is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 April 1993.

Is K780 XCK safe to buy?

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