1987 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · D403 UHK

The 1987 Volvo 240 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 21 May 2025 at 87,837 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the four preceding annual tests from April 2022 to April 2024 also passed clean. The single failure on 14 April 2022 at 87,688 miles carries no listed defects, indicating an administrative or unrecorded minor issue rather than a mechanical fault, with the car passing six days later on 20 April 2022 at the same mileage. Recorded mileage sits at 87,837 against a 39 year lifespan, an average of roughly 2,252 miles per year. The records show almost no accumulation: 87,688 miles in April 2022, 87,740 in April 2023, 87,779 in April 2024, and 87,837 in May 2025. That is 149 miles across three years. Such low, flat mileage implies long periods of storage. The DVSA history is sparse and clean, with no advisories logged on any pass, so wear patterns on consumables and structure cannot be inferred from the record itself. A buyer should still inspect the car in person for age related corrosion on structural members, subframes, and sills, as the Volvo 240 chassis is prone to rust where moisture traps form. Standing time accelerates perished rubber in suspension bushes, brake hoses, and coolant lines. Check brake discs and calipers for binding after storage, and verify tyre sidewall condition given the original age of any fitted set. The clean MOT sequence suggests a lightly used, conscientiously tested vehicle, but the lack of advisories means hidden deterioration from inactivity is not documented. A pre purchase inspection beneath the car remains essential before commitment.