Official DVLA Record

1987 VOLVO 2402.3L PETROL

D498 FCR

This 1987 VOLVO 240 is a PETROL vehicle with a 2316cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 47,946.

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 12/10/2022

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 47,946 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1987
Engine: 2316cc

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

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Live data last synced with DVSA: 4 Jun 2026, 18:09

MOT Test History Overview

Our records for this Volvo 240 (D498 FCR) from 1987 show a total of 2 MOT tests between October 2021 and October 2021.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 50% pass rate, with 1 pass and 1 failure recorded. Given the frequent MOT failures, it is worth checking if major repairs have been properly addressed.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”.

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