1994 Volvo 400 Series 1.8L Petrol · L508 GBV
1994 Volvo 400 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1994. Recorded mileage 138,512 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2008.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 400 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Jul 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,512 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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L508 GBV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2007
- 138,512 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L508 GBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Volvo 400 Series (L508 GBV) between July 2006 and July 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2007 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 (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.
L508 GBV Mileage History
- 26/07/2006125,231 mi
- 25/07/2007138,507 mi+13,276 mi
- 28/07/2007138,512 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 13,222 miles per year across 3 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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