1989 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · F236 GKJ
1989 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 13 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 176,223 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Feb 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F236 GKJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2022
- 176,223 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F236 GKJ Mileage History
- 17/05/2022176,223 mi
- 20/05/2022176,223 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
F236 GKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volvo 240 (F236 GKJ) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 2022 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: Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (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 rear brake imbalance 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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