1993 Volvo 240 2.0L Petrol · L442 APL
1993 Volvo 240 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 223,404 miles. MOT expired on 19 Mar 2020. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Mar 2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L442 APL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/08/2021
- 223,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L442 APL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volvo 240 (L442 APL) between April 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))”.
L442 APL Mileage History
- 20/04/2006105,359 mi
- 21/04/2006105,359 mi
- 19/04/2007118,632 mi+13,273 mi
- 17/04/2008130,501 mi+11,869 mi
- 15/04/2009141,829 mi+11,328 mi
- 29/03/2010153,980 mi+12,151 mi
- 15/04/2011165,849 mi+11,869 mi
- 19/04/2012179,380 mi+13,531 mi
- 16/04/2013190,734 mi+11,354 mi
- 22/04/2014202,533 mi+11,799 mi
- 22/04/2015214,903 mi+12,370 mi
- 12/04/2016218,405 mi+3,502 mi
- 17/03/2017218,408 mi+3 mi
- 07/03/2018221,226 mi+2,818 mi
- 20/03/2018221,226 mi
- 05/03/2019221,327 mi+101 mi
- 09/03/2019221,327 mi
- 16/08/2021223,404 mi+2,077 mi
Average of roughly 7,703 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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