1993 Volvo 240 2.0L Petrol · K514 JWT
1993 Volvo 240 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 1993. Recorded mileage 283,942 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 283,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K514 JWT Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2023
- 283,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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K514 JWT Mileage History
- 22/05/2006133,305 mi
- 11/05/2007140,619 mi+7,314 mi
- 23/05/2008148,911 mi+8,292 mi
- 21/05/2009157,270 mi+8,359 mi
- 11/05/2010165,588 mi+8,318 mi
- 09/05/2011175,057 mi+9,469 mi
- 15/05/2012184,539 mi+9,482 mi
- 15/05/2012184,539 mi
- 17/05/2013194,273 mi+9,734 mi
- 20/05/2014202,848 mi+8,575 mi
- 19/05/2015212,291 mi+9,443 mi
- 28/05/2015212,291 mi
- 18/05/2016221,737 mi+9,446 mi
- 19/05/2016221,749 mi+12 mi
- 15/05/2017232,874 mi+11,125 mi
- 09/05/2018242,974 mi+10,100 mi
- 11/05/2018242,981 mi+7 mi
- 24/05/2019253,227 mi+10,246 mi
- 30/05/2019253,227 mi
- 23/09/2020264,856 mi+11,629 mi
- 23/09/2020264,856 mi
- 22/09/2021270,853 mi+5,997 mi
- 22/09/2021270,853 mi
- 22/09/2022279,314 mi+8,461 mi
- 22/09/2022279,314 mi
- 21/09/2023283,942 mi+4,628 mi
Average of roughly 8,691 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
K514 JWT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volvo 240 (K514 JWT) between May 2006 and September 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (35 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting fl”; “Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))”; “Towbar component excessively worn tow ball (6.1.6 (b) (i))”.
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