1993 Volvo 240 2.0L Petrol · L508 GJO
1993 Volvo 240 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 168,903 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,903 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L508 GJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/07/2026
- 168,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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L508 GJO Mileage History
- 21/03/2022168,907 mi
- 15/06/2023168,903 mi-4 mi
- 19/02/2026168,903 mi
- 30/06/2026168,903 mi
- 14/07/2026168,903 mi
Average of roughly -1 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L508 GJO 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 1993 Volvo 240 (L508 GJO) between March 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”.
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