1983 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · A687 BDL
1983 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 18/11/1983. Recorded mileage 83,503 miles. MOT valid until 24/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 2316cc
A687 BDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
- 83,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 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: Good
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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A687 BDL Mileage History
- 18/03/202382,840 mi
- 06/03/202483,031 mi+191 mi
- 26/04/202483,031 mi
- 05/04/202583,222 mi+191 mi
- 18/04/202683,503 mi+281 mi
Average of roughly 215 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A687 BDL 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 1983 Volvo 240 (A687 BDL) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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