1985 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · C773 FWN
1985 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 1985. Recorded mileage 117,742 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C773 FWN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2025
- 117,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C773 FWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volvo 240 (C773 FWN) between May 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective Reflector surface gone (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
C773 FWN Mileage History
- 18/05/2022117,434 mi
- 02/09/2024117,732 mi+298 mi
- 20/02/2025117,742 mi+10 mi
- 20/02/2025117,742 mi
Average of roughly 111 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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