1989 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · F731 FUJ
1989 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 218,390 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F731 FUJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 218,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F731 FUJ 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 1989 Volvo 240 (F731 FUJ) between March 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Steering (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not clipping in (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
F731 FUJ Mileage History
- 27/03/2024218,390 mi
- 28/03/2024218,398 mi+8 mi
- 15/05/2025218,390 mi-8 mi
- 07/09/2026218,390 mi
- 07/09/2026218,390 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.
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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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