1993 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · K272 KAH
1993 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 07 Jan 1993. Recorded mileage 165,237 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,237 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K272 KAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 165,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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K272 KAH Mileage History
- 02/10/2023149,523 mi
- 28/02/2025158,100 mi+8,577 mi
- 13/03/2025158,110 mi+10 mi
- 11/03/2026165,237 mi+7,127 mi
- 11/03/2026165,237 mi
Average of roughly 6,442 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K272 KAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volvo 240 (K272 KAH) between October 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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