1993 Volvo 400 Series 1.8L Petrol · K279 PGD
1993 Volvo 400 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1993. Recorded mileage 77,635 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 400 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/10/2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1794cc
K279 PGD Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2008
- 77,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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K279 PGD Mileage History
- 18/10/200660,671 mi
- 18/10/200660,671 mi
- 12/10/200769,026 mi+8,355 mi
- 17/10/200769,026 mi
- 10/10/200877,635 mi+8,609 mi
- 10/10/200877,635 mi
Average of roughly 8,570 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
K279 PGD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volvo 400 Series (K279 PGD) between October 2006 and October 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)”; “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.