1987 Volvo 240 2.0L Petrol · E337 VKY
1987 Volvo 240 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 1987. Recorded mileage 80,906 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E337 VKY Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 80,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E337 VKY Mileage History
- 16/09/200566,109 mi
- 27/09/200566,109 mi
- 13/10/200666,130 mi+21 mi
- 05/10/200766,140 mi+10 mi
- 11/10/200866,291 mi+151 mi
- 16/10/200966,298 mi+7 mi
- 17/10/200966,298 mi
- 15/10/201066,296 mi-2 mi
- 24/02/201766,305 mi+9 mi
- 31/01/201870,906 mi+4,601 mi
- 25/01/201973,370 mi+2,464 mi
- 07/02/202075,125 mi+1,755 mi
- 29/01/202176,560 mi+1,435 mi
- 28/01/202277,718 mi+1,158 mi
- 27/01/202378,434 mi+716 mi
- 09/02/202478,984 mi+550 mi
- 13/02/202580,186 mi+1,202 mi
- 06/05/202680,906 mi+720 mi
Average of roughly 717 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E337 VKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volvo 240 (E337 VKY) between September 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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