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1988 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · E230 TWR

E230 TWR

1988 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 30/12/1988. Recorded mileage 121,591 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
2316cc

E230 TWR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
  • 121,591 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
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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E230 TWR Mileage History

  1. 25/03/2022103,710 mi
  2. 16/06/2023104,889 mi+1,179 mi
  3. 20/06/2023104,891 mi+2 mi
  4. 20/06/2024114,825 mi+9,934 mi
  5. 12/08/2025121,591 mi+6,766 mi

Average of roughly 5,284 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E230 TWR 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 1988 Volvo 240 (E230 TWR) between March 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 12 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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