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K804 AWL

1993 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

141,470 mi
Last recorded141,470 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK804 AWL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 141,470 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 141,432 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 140,563 miles

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

Front reg plate damage

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2022 140,559 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

slight oil leak

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

Front reg plate damage

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 135,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 135,599 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 129,855 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 125,408 miles

Offside parking brake recorded 92 kgf,it requires adjustment or repair

Fail 2 Jul 2018 125,408 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside parking brake recorded 92 kgf,it requires adjustment or repair

Pass 26 Jun 2017 120,911 miles

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

Offside parking brake recorded 109 kgf,it requires adjustment.

Fail 26 Jun 2017 120,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside parking brake recorded 109 kgf,it requires adjustment.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 116,444 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jul 2015 111,949 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 111,949 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 106,967 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 106,967 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 101,248 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 95,021 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 87,999 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 87,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 79,385 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 75,408 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 75,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 71,790 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 66,099 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 66,099 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 62,242 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 62,242 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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K804 AWL is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 K804 AWL, 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 K804 AWL registered?

K804 AWL is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 21 May 1993.

Is K804 AWL safe to buy?

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