1987 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · E242 CTW
1987 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1987. Recorded mileage 68,100 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/04/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2316cc
E242 CTW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2025
- 68,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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E242 CTW Mileage History
- 24/01/202267,123 mi
- 01/02/202267,151 mi+28 mi
- 11/04/202467,581 mi+430 mi
- 12/04/202568,100 mi+519 mi
Average of roughly 304 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E242 CTW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volvo 240 (E242 CTW) between January 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 April 2025 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: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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