1986 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · D261 KKE
1986 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 26 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 103,407 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,407 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D261 KKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2026
- 103,407 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D261 KKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volvo 240 (D261 KKE) between July 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2026 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Front Brake hose bulging under pressure X2 (1.1.12 (d))”; “Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels have one nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))”.
D261 KKE Mileage History
- 02/07/2023102,501 mi
- 05/02/2025102,519 mi+18 mi
- 10/02/2025102,549 mi+30 mi
- 28/02/2026103,407 mi+858 mi
- 28/02/2026103,407 mi
Average of roughly 340 miles per year across 5 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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