1994 Volvo 400 Series 2.0L Petrol · L86 VLY
1994 Volvo 400 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1994. Recorded mileage 146,935 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2009.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 400 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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L86 VLY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2008
- 146,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L86 VLY 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 1994 Volvo 400 Series (L86 VLY) between January 2006 and March 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
L86 VLY Mileage History
- 19/01/2006121,467 mi
- 19/01/2006121,467 mi
- 02/03/2007135,848 mi+14,381 mi
- 07/03/2008146,935 mi+11,087 mi
- 07/03/2008146,935 mi
Average of roughly 11,954 miles per year across 5 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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