1986 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · C288 FKL
1986 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1986. Recorded mileage 161,429 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2008.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Nov 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C288 FKL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2007
- 161,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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C288 FKL Mileage History
- 29/07/2006160,212 mi
- 29/07/2006160,212 mi
- 04/08/2007161,429 mi+1,217 mi
Average of roughly 1,198 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
C288 FKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volvo 240 (C288 FKL) between July 2006 and August 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 2007 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “An item not tested (Manual)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”.
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