1993 Volvo 240 2.0L Petrol · K871 CBA
1993 Volvo 240 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1993. Recorded mileage 163,716 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/12/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1986cc
K871 CBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/12/2025
- 163,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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K871 CBA Mileage History
- 11/12/2023161,570 mi
- 12/12/2023161,570 mi
- 03/12/2024162,951 mi+1,381 mi
- 05/12/2024162,955 mi+4 mi
- 05/12/2025163,716 mi+761 mi
Average of roughly 1,081 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K871 CBA 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 (K871 CBA) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Steering rack fixing bolts missing to the extent that attachment is seriously affected bolts snapped and other bolts in”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch when door open ”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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