1989 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · F556 WFX
1989 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1989. Recorded mileage 187,769 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F556 WFX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 187,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F556 WFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volvo 240 (F556 WFX) between February 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
F556 WFX Mileage History
- 13/02/2006169,461 mi
- 13/02/2006169,461 mi
- 13/03/2007174,259 mi+4,798 mi
- 20/03/2007174,346 mi+87 mi
- 14/03/2008176,730 mi+2,384 mi
- 18/03/2008176,855 mi+125 mi
- 23/02/2009179,459 mi+2,604 mi
- 19/03/2009179,529 mi+70 mi
- 22/02/2010181,961 mi+2,432 mi
- 22/03/2011184,660 mi+2,699 mi
- 28/03/2011184,694 mi+34 mi
- 29/02/2012186,940 mi+2,246 mi
- 02/04/2013187,769 mi+829 mi
- 08/04/2013187,769 mi
- 26/03/2014187,769 mi
- 26/03/2014187,769 mi
- 09/03/2015187,769 mi
- 30/04/2015187,769 mi
- 11/04/2016187,769 mi
- 31/03/2017187,769 mi
- 09/04/2018187,769 mi
- 03/06/2019187,769 mi
- 18/01/2021187,769 mi
- 20/11/2025187,769 mi
Average of roughly 926 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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