1991 Volvo 240 2.0L Petrol · H574 BHW
1991 Volvo 240 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17/01/1991. Recorded mileage 126,973 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1986cc
H574 BHW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/07/2026
- 126,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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H574 BHW Mileage History
- 16/05/2023124,294 mi
- 10/06/2024124,294 mi
- 12/05/2025124,294 mi
- 03/07/2025124,294 mi
- 15/07/2026126,973 mi+2,679 mi
Average of roughly 846 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H574 BHW 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 1991 Volvo 240 (H574 BHW) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Outer door handle loose (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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