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1987 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · D231 GYO

D231 GYO

1987 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 13/02/1987. Recorded mileage 241,859 miles. MOT valid until 30/08/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1987
Engine
2316cc

D231 GYO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
  • 241,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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D231 GYO Mileage History

  1. 30/06/2022241,859 mi
  2. 31/08/2023241,859 mi
  3. 13/08/2024241,859 mi
  4. 18/08/2025241,859 mi
  5. 27/08/2025241,859 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

D231 GYO MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 1987 Volvo 240 (D231 GYO) between June 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 27 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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