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1990 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · G171 DCV

G171 DCV

1990 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 06/06/1990. Recorded mileage 153,031 miles. MOT valid until 08/12/2026.

Make & Model
VOLVO 240
Year / Origin
1990 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 08/12/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
153,031 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 08/12/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1990
Engine
2316cc

G171 DCV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
  • 153,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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G171 DCV Mileage History

  1. 18/02/2022150,304 mi
  2. 06/07/2023151,915 mi+1,611 mi
  3. 14/08/2023151,927 mi+12 mi
  4. 11/07/2024151,931 mi+4 mi
  5. 09/12/2025153,031 mi+1,100 mi

Average of roughly 717 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

G171 DCV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 01:20
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 1990 Volvo 240 (G171 DCV) between February 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases over axle exhaust pipe. (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases over rear axle pipe. (6.1.2 (a))”.

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