1993 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · L545 HBW
1993 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 13/10/1993. Recorded mileage 230,266 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 230,266 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 2316cc
L545 HBW Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2024
- 230,266 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L545 HBW Mileage History
- 15/09/2005110,596 mi
- 08/09/2006117,318 mi+6,722 mi
- 08/09/2006117,318 mi
- 30/03/2009136,680 mi+19,362 mi
- 13/04/2009136,680 mi
- 04/05/2010143,391 mi+6,711 mi
- 08/05/2010143,414 mi+23 mi
- 09/05/2011158,030 mi+14,616 mi
- 01/07/2011158,030 mi
- 04/01/2013175,807 mi+17,777 mi
- 04/01/2013175,807 mi
- 19/04/2014188,839 mi+13,032 mi
- 19/04/2014188,840 mi+1 mi
- 15/05/2015197,360 mi+8,520 mi
- 19/05/2015197,379 mi+19 mi
- 27/05/2016208,483 mi+11,104 mi
- 27/05/2016208,483 mi
- 24/05/2017214,117 mi+5,634 mi
- 07/05/2018218,690 mi+4,573 mi
- 31/05/2019219,252 mi+562 mi
- 24/04/2020220,229 mi+977 mi
- 17/04/2021221,163 mi+934 mi
- 23/04/2022223,626 mi+2,463 mi
- 30/03/2024230,266 mi+6,640 mi
Average of roughly 6,456 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
L545 HBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volvo 240 (L545 HBW) between September 2005 and March 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (5 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: “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)”; “Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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