1980 Volvo 240 2.1L Petrol · CBX 235V
1980 Volvo 240 (2.1L, petrol). First registered 20/05/1980. Recorded mileage 213,610 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1980 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,610 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1980
- Engine
- 2127cc
CBX 235V Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2024
- 213,610 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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CBX 235V Mileage History
- 11/07/2024213,610 mi
- 22/07/2024213,610 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
CBX 235V MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Volvo 240 (CBX 235V) between July 2024 and July 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2024 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: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.