1989 Volvo 240 2.0L Petrol · F815 GWD
1989 Volvo 240 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 1989. Recorded mileage 186,420 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F815 GWD Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 186,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F815 GWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volvo 240 (F815 GWD) between May 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (39 issues), Lighting (36 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 82 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
F815 GWD Mileage History
- 10/05/2006134,703 mi
- 30/04/2007137,888 mi+3,185 mi
- 01/05/2007137,888 mi
- 21/04/2008140,631 mi+2,743 mi
- 24/04/2008140,638 mi+7 mi
- 06/05/2009144,482 mi+3,844 mi
- 24/04/2010148,988 mi+4,506 mi
- 06/05/2011151,438 mi+2,450 mi
- 16/05/2011151,504 mi+66 mi
- 11/05/2012152,603 mi+1,099 mi
- 14/05/2012152,616 mi+13 mi
- 09/05/2013153,595 mi+979 mi
- 16/05/2013153,695 mi+100 mi
- 28/04/2014154,680 mi+985 mi
- 07/05/2014154,682 mi+2 mi
- 08/05/2015161,208 mi+6,526 mi
- 17/05/2016169,623 mi+8,415 mi
- 12/08/2019176,376 mi+6,753 mi
- 05/09/2019176,376 mi
- 05/09/2019176,376 mi
- 11/05/2022178,186 mi+1,810 mi
- 01/09/2022178,190 mi+4 mi
- 16/11/2022178,197 mi+7 mi
- 05/12/2022178,198 mi+1 mi
- 02/04/2024179,448 mi+1,250 mi
- 09/05/2024179,497 mi+49 mi
- 29/04/2025182,027 mi+2,530 mi
- 22/04/2026186,420 mi+4,393 mi
Average of roughly 2,592 miles per year across 28 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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