1988 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · F437 GAU
1988 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 177,808 miles. MOT valid until 27/05/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,808 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2316cc
F437 GAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 177,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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F437 GAU Mileage History
- 24/03/2022173,711 mi
- 19/04/2023176,098 mi+2,387 mi
- 12/04/2024176,098 mi
- 29/05/2025177,399 mi+1,301 mi
- 20/05/2026177,808 mi+409 mi
Average of roughly 986 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F437 GAU 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 (F437 GAU) between March 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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