1988 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · F551 FHH
1988 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1988. Recorded mileage 162,490 miles. MOT valid until 13/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,490 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
F551 FHH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 162,490 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F551 FHH Mileage History
- 12/12/2023162,490 mi
- 19/12/2023162,490 mi
- 24/12/2024162,495 mi+5 mi
- 07/01/2025162,490 mi-5 mi
- 14/01/2026162,490 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F551 FHH 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 (F551 FHH) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
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