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Volvo 240

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,986 cc

K68 CVTMOT history

K68 CVT is a green petrol Volvo 240 first used on 11 Mar 1993. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2021 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 68,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2021
Mileage
68,563 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2021
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K68 CVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
240
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
11 Mar 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2021
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

K68 CVT was last recorded at 68,563 miles on 30 Nov 2021, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,493 miles · 12 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
3,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 68,563 miles
  • 2020 – 67,593 miles
  • 2019 – 66,010 miles
  • 2018 – 63,598 miles
  • 2017 – 60,991 miles
  • 2016 – 58,524 miles
  • 2015 – 53,527 miles
  • 2014 – 47,823 miles
  • 2013 – 42,768 miles
  • 2012 – 37,917 miles
  • 2011 – 32,353 miles
  • 2010 – 25,228 miles
  • 2009 – 21,138 miles
  • 2008 – 20,583 miles
  • 2007 – 20,204 miles
  • 2006 – 19,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail68,563 miles
  • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn normal blade (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point and floor pan hole (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated wheel bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box has hole (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over ten years old 185/80/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail68,563 miles (+70)1 dangerous26 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,563 miles
    Test number
    462442318048
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn normal blade (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point and floor pan hole (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated wheel bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box has hole (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over ten years old 185/80/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail68,493 miles (+900)15 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,493 miles
    Test number
    876210584641
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner and outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass67,593 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    67,593 miles
    Test number
    674718439683
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake performance poor

  4. Fail67,593 miles (+1,583)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,593 miles
    Test number
    850384719788
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake performance poor

  5. Pass66,010 miles (+2,412)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,010 miles
    Test number
    696208522538
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass63,598 miles (+2,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,598 miles
    Test number
    393308407494
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass60,991 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,991 miles
    Test number
    193289485209
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail60,991 miles (+2,467)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,991 miles
    Test number
    761862062312
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass58,524 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    58,524 miles
    Test number
    689289913791
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail58,524 miles (+4,997)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,524 miles
    Test number
    533191750880
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass53,527 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,527 miles
    Test number
    665016405175
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge

  12. Fail53,527 miles (+5,704)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,527 miles
    Test number
    415935805198
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge

  13. Pass47,823 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,823 miles
    Test number
    509902214165
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail47,800 miles (+5,032)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,800 miles
    Test number
    136347804109
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass42,768 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,768 miles
    Test number
    658557903134
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail42,768 miles (+4,851)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,768 miles
    Test number
    488767903123
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass37,917 miles (+5,564)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,917 miles
    Test number
    768110512144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,353 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    32,353 miles
    Test number
    689611811111
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail32,353 miles (+7,125)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,353 miles
    Test number
    966141111192
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass25,228 miles (+4,090)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,228 miles
    Test number
    313271160079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  21. Pass21,138 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,138 miles
    Test number
    162496559489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,583 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,583 miles
    Test number
    830088658073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,204 miles
    Test number
    584598057034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail20,204 miles (+449)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,204 miles
    Test number
    650347357000
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  25. Pass19,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,755 miles
    Test number
    814247866080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K68 CVT

Does K68 CVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K68 CVT expired on 27 Jul 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K68 CVT?
The MOT on K68 CVT expired on 27 Jul 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K68 CVT done?
K68 CVT was recorded at 68,563 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2021, an average of 3,103 miles a year.
Has K68 CVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K68 CVT has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on K68 CVT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K68 CVT find?
K68 CVT failed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 26 major defects and 6 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% axle 1; front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front; front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn normal blade, and 30 more.

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