1993 Volvo 240 2.0L Petrol · K197 HSS
1993 Volvo 240 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 May 1993. Recorded mileage 104,379 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,379 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K197 HSS Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2023
- 104,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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K197 HSS Mileage History
- 24/03/202295,295 mi
- 30/06/2023104,379 mi+9,084 mi
- 20/07/2023104,379 mi
Average of roughly 6,868 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
K197 HSS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volvo 240 (K197 HSS) between March 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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