1990 Volvo 240 2.0L Petrol · H831 SAO
1990 Volvo 240 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1990. Recorded mileage 196,770 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/06/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1986cc
H831 SAO Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2009
- 196,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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H831 SAO Mileage History
- 26/05/2006181,848 mi
- 26/05/2006181,848 mi
- 30/05/2007188,039 mi+6,191 mi
- 07/06/2007188,042 mi+3 mi
- 13/06/2008193,527 mi+5,485 mi
- 16/06/2008193,527 mi
- 15/06/2009196,768 mi+3,241 mi
- 25/06/2009196,770 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,839 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
H831 SAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Volvo 240 (H831 SAO) between May 2006 and June 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “An item not tested (Manual)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
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