1985 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · C686 GMB
1985 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 114,750 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,750 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C686 GMB Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2024
- 114,750 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C686 GMB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volvo 240 (C686 GMB) between February 2012 and April 2024.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2024 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 (15 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
C686 GMB Mileage History
- 24/02/2012102,837 mi
- 24/02/2012102,837 mi
- 21/02/2013105,254 mi+2,417 mi
- 28/02/2013105,254 mi
- 29/01/2014107,876 mi+2,622 mi
- 04/02/2014107,876 mi
- 10/02/2015109,857 mi+1,981 mi
- 12/02/2015109,931 mi+74 mi
- 21/06/2016111,845 mi+1,914 mi
- 30/03/2018113,469 mi+1,624 mi
- 19/05/2020113,872 mi+403 mi
- 11/06/2022114,250 mi+378 mi
- 15/04/2024114,750 mi+500 mi
Average of roughly 981 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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