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KE53 VOK

2004 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

104,327 mi
Last recorded104,327 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo 240107,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 VOK
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 104,327 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2023 104,324 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2022 103,884 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 99,445 miles

Slight imbalance on front brakes under application

Pass 31 Mar 2020 97,713 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 97,711 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Breaking up with heat (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight imbalance and fluctuation on all brakes

Pass 18 Mar 2019 94,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 94,230 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake ? Not braking on full surface

Offside Rear Brake disc discoloured with heat

Offside Rear Brake pads breaking up with heat

Visible signs of tyre ? Rubbing on inner wheel arch cover under full left hand lock

Pass 14 Mar 2018 90,927 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 90,927 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 87,769 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 87,769 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 83,537 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 83,537 miles

Stop lamp not working Brakeslights on all the time (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 78,110 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 78,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s handbrake ? noisey ? something loose in drum ?

Pass 6 Mar 2014 71,046 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside top suspension mount siezed

Fail 6 Mar 2014 71,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside top suspension mount siezed

Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,501 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,567 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 56,567 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,805 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Mar 2011 48,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front 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 16 Mar 2010 42,277 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,277 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,098 miles

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

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)

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

strongly advise n/s rear tyre worn to limits

Pass 13 Mar 2008 25,312 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 17,654 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 17,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KE53 VOK is a 2004 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2004 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 107,812 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 KE53 VOK, 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 22 years old, this Volvo 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KE53 VOK is a 2004 Volvo 240, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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