1987 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · E814 SYC
1987 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 131,950 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E814 SYC Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 131,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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E814 SYC Mileage History
- 30/06/2006106,603 mi
- 10/07/2007111,641 mi+5,038 mi
- 13/07/2007111,671 mi+30 mi
- 30/06/2008114,736 mi+3,065 mi
- 07/07/2009118,657 mi+3,921 mi
- 09/07/2009118,670 mi+13 mi
- 02/07/2010121,757 mi+3,087 mi
- 07/07/2011124,796 mi+3,039 mi
- 28/06/2012127,576 mi+2,780 mi
- 29/06/2012127,586 mi+10 mi
- 25/06/2013129,116 mi+1,530 mi
- 02/07/2013129,126 mi+10 mi
- 25/06/2014130,317 mi+1,191 mi
- 30/06/2014130,327 mi+10 mi
- 17/10/2024131,032 mi+705 mi
- 31/10/2024131,047 mi+15 mi
- 31/10/2024131,047 mi
- 17/02/2026131,950 mi+903 mi
- 24/02/2026131,950 mi
Average of roughly 1,290 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
E814 SYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volvo 240 (E814 SYC) between June 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Steering (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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