1989 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · F235 FGC
1989 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1989. Recorded mileage 179,945 miles. MOT valid until 17/07/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,945 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2316cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
F235 FGC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 179,945 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F235 FGC Mileage History
- 25/06/2024178,266 mi
- 16/07/2024178,266 mi
- 25/06/2025178,893 mi+627 mi
- 04/07/2025178,900 mi+7 mi
- 22/06/2026179,945 mi+1,045 mi
Average of roughly 844 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F235 FGC 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 1989 Volvo 240 (F235 FGC) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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