1987 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · E814 SYC
1987 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 131,950 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E814 SYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 131,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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E814 SYC Mileage History
- 17/10/2024131,032 mi
- 31/10/2024131,047 mi+15 mi
- 31/10/2024131,047 mi
- 17/02/2026131,950 mi+903 mi
- 24/02/2026131,950 mi
Average of roughly 678 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E814 SYC MOT History
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 (E814 SYC) between October 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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