1989 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · G905 BLJ
1989 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 145,342 miles. MOT valid until 08/07/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,342 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2316cc
G905 BLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 145,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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G905 BLJ Mileage History
- 07/07/2023140,750 mi
- 02/07/2024143,301 mi+2,551 mi
- 04/07/2025145,275 mi+1,974 mi
- 10/07/2025145,339 mi+64 mi
- 07/07/2026145,342 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,531 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G905 BLJ 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 1989 Volvo 240 (G905 BLJ) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 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: Bodywork (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
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