1988 Volvo 240 2.0L Petrol · F102 GCD
1988 Volvo 240 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 140,688 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F102 GCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 140,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F102 GCD 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 (F102 GCD) between November 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
F102 GCD Mileage History
- 17/11/2023138,240 mi
- 14/09/2024138,240 mi
- 08/09/2025139,604 mi+1,364 mi
- 11/09/2025139,606 mi+2 mi
- 17/09/2026140,688 mi+1,082 mi
Average of roughly 864 miles per year across 5 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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