1990 Volvo 240 2.0L Petrol · G212 KJW
1990 Volvo 240 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1990. Recorded mileage 131,456 miles. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G212 KJW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 131,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 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: Good
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G212 KJW Mileage History
- 12/02/2024131,341 mi
- 11/02/2025131,454 mi+113 mi
- 19/02/2025131,454 mi
- 05/02/2026131,454 mi
- 18/02/2026131,456 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 57 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G212 KJW 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 1990 Volvo 240 (G212 KJW) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 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 (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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