Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid
Road Tax Paid

1988 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · E221 YNT

E221 YNT

1988 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1988. Recorded mileage 100,926 miles. MOT valid until 27/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.

Make & Model
VOLVO 240
Year / Origin
1988 · Chelmsford
MOT Status
Valid until 27/05/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/05/2027)
Recorded Mileage
100,926 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27/05/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/05/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1988
Engine
2316cc

E221 YNT Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
  • 100,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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E221 YNT Mileage History

  1. 29/05/2026100,917 mi
  2. 29/05/2026100,926 mi+9 mi

Average of roughly 29,481 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

E221 YNT MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 1 Sept 2026, 05:38
MOT Analysis

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 1988 Volvo 240 (E221 YNT) between May 2026 and May 2026.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 May 2026 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 (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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 Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected Valve (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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