1989 Volvo 240 5.3L Petrol · F381 BHA
1989 Volvo 240 (5.3L, petrol). First registered 13 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 137,514 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,514 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F381 BHA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2025
- 137,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F381 BHA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volvo 240 (F381 BHA) between October 2021 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 June 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front floor section (7.1”; “Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”.
F381 BHA Mileage History
- 29/10/2021137,507 mi
- 10/05/2023137,513 mi+6 mi
- 28/06/2025137,514 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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