The road tax status for L491 GJO is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for L491 GJO?

The MOT for L491 GJO is valid and due for renewal on or before 29 July 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of L491 GJO?

The recorded mileage for L491 GJO is 187,883 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L491 GJO ULEZ compliant?

No, L491 GJO does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1993 Volvo 240 2.0L Petrol · L491 GJO

L491 GJO

1993 Volvo 240 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24/08/1993. Recorded mileage 187,883 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLVO 240
Year / Origin: 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
MOT Status: Valid until 29/07/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 187,883 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 29/07/2025

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Mileage: 187,883 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1993
Engine: 1986cc

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L491 GJO Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2024
1 historical MOT failure
8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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L491 GJO Mileage History

26/07/2022187,863 mi
27/07/2022187,863 mi
27/07/2023187,883 mi+20 mi

Average of roughly 20 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

L491 GJO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 05:43

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volvo 240 (L491 GJO) between July 2022 and July 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 31 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os,ns (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”.

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