1991 Volvo 240 2.0L Petrol · J374 GOW
1991 Volvo 240 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 221,713 miles. MOT expired on 10 Dec 2020. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Dec 2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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J374 GOW Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/07/2021
- 221,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J374 GOW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volvo 240 (J374 GOW) between October 2005 and July 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
J374 GOW Mileage History
- 05/10/2005155,816 mi
- 05/09/2006163,855 mi+8,039 mi
- 17/09/2007171,115 mi+7,260 mi
- 22/09/2008177,820 mi+6,705 mi
- 15/09/2009184,450 mi+6,630 mi
- 22/09/2010189,255 mi+4,805 mi
- 11/10/2011193,197 mi+3,942 mi
- 25/09/2012195,771 mi+2,574 mi
- 17/10/2013201,488 mi+5,717 mi
- 10/10/2014205,645 mi+4,157 mi
- 07/10/2015210,419 mi+4,774 mi
- 29/09/2016212,640 mi+2,221 mi
- 06/10/2017214,763 mi+2,123 mi
- 12/10/2018216,121 mi+1,358 mi
- 11/12/2018216,170 mi+49 mi
- 02/12/2019219,160 mi+2,990 mi
- 02/12/2019219,160 mi
- 27/07/2021221,713 mi+2,553 mi
Average of roughly 4,168 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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