1993 Volvo 240 2.0L Petrol · K731 AWL
1993 Volvo 240 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 May 1993. Recorded mileage 110,013 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,013 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K731 AWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2025
- 110,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K731 AWL 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 (K731 AWL) between February 2024 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Power steering component leaking Steering rack through gaiter (2.1.5 (a))”.
K731 AWL Mileage History
- 29/02/2024110,013 mi
- 27/02/2025110,013 mi
- 09/04/2025110,013 mi
- 09/05/2025110,013 mi
- 20/05/2025110,013 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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