1990 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · H257 CDV
1990 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 1990. Recorded mileage 196,538 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,538 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H257 CDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 196,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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H257 CDV Mileage History
- 10/10/2024196,339 mi
- 12/05/2025196,339 mi
- 12/05/2025196,339 mi
- 07/04/2026196,531 mi+192 mi
- 13/04/2026196,538 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 132 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H257 CDV 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 1990 Volvo 240 (H257 CDV) between October 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 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 (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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