1987 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · D912 GFD
1987 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 05 Jun 1987. Recorded mileage 151,797 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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D912 GFD Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 151,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (52 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D912 GFD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volvo 240 (D912 GFD) between September 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (52 issues), Lighting (25 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Windscreen (11 issues), Bodywork (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 129 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: “Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH ARE”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced I”.
D912 GFD Mileage History
- 07/09/2005104,109 mi
- 31/08/2006108,624 mi+4,515 mi
- 04/09/2007114,244 mi+5,620 mi
- 04/09/2007114,244 mi
- 02/09/2008118,992 mi+4,748 mi
- 08/09/2008118,992 mi
- 02/09/2009123,179 mi+4,187 mi
- 07/09/2009123,179 mi
- 03/09/2010127,886 mi+4,707 mi
- 14/09/2011132,044 mi+4,158 mi
- 11/09/2012135,338 mi+3,294 mi
- 14/09/2012135,358 mi+20 mi
- 20/09/2012135,361 mi+3 mi
- 18/09/2013138,732 mi+3,371 mi
- 18/09/2014141,604 mi+2,872 mi
- 24/09/2014141,604 mi
- 07/09/2015143,720 mi+2,116 mi
- 06/09/2016145,695 mi+1,975 mi
- 08/09/2016145,695 mi
- 18/09/2017147,681 mi+1,986 mi
- 19/09/2017147,681 mi
- 13/09/2018149,072 mi+1,391 mi
- 05/09/2019150,477 mi+1,405 mi
- 16/09/2020151,049 mi+572 mi
- 23/10/2020151,049 mi
- 24/10/2020151,049 mi
- 17/04/2024151,215 mi+166 mi
- 25/03/2025151,380 mi+165 mi
- 07/04/2026151,797 mi+417 mi
- 07/04/2026151,797 mi
Average of roughly 2,317 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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