1988 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · F188 MCH
1988 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 128,721 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,721 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F188 MCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
- 128,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F188 MCH Mileage History
- 15/03/2023122,258 mi
- 15/02/2024122,254 mi-4 mi
- 19/02/2024122,254 mi
- 09/05/2025128,721 mi+6,467 mi
- 19/05/2025128,721 mi
Average of roughly 2,966 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F188 MCH 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 (F188 MCH) between March 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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