1990 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · H556 CHR
1990 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1990. Recorded mileage 202,321 miles. MOT valid until 12/05/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 2316cc
H556 CHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 202,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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H556 CHR Mileage History
- 10/01/2024202,321 mi
- 14/01/2025202,321 mi
- 20/01/2025202,321 mi
- 07/05/2026202,321 mi
- 14/05/2026202,321 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H556 CHR 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 (H556 CHR) between January 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 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: Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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