1988 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · E868 DMJ
1988 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 106,757 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E868 DMJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 106,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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E868 DMJ Mileage History
- 09/09/202298,351 mi
- 30/08/2023100,292 mi+1,941 mi
- 19/09/2024104,318 mi+4,026 mi
- 18/09/2025106,757 mi+2,439 mi
- 18/09/2025106,757 mi
Average of roughly 2,778 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E868 DMJ 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 1988 Volvo 240 (E868 DMJ) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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