1988 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · F468 JYJ
1988 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1988. Recorded mileage 75,342 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,342 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F468 JYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2026
- 75,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F468 JYJ 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 (F468 JYJ) between October 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 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: Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn rear alxe trailing arm bushes x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i)”; “Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle lower bushs x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”.
F468 JYJ Mileage History
- 17/10/202273,702 mi
- 17/10/202273,702 mi
- 05/07/202575,178 mi+1,476 mi
- 15/08/202575,187 mi+9 mi
- 29/08/202675,342 mi+155 mi
Average of roughly 424 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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