1989 Volvo 400 Series 1.7L Petrol · EIG 1012
1989 Volvo 400 Series (1.7L, petrol). First registered 08 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 61,419 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 400 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,419 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EIG 1012 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 61,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EIG 1012 Mileage History
- 01/08/202361,411 mi
- 19/08/202463,400 mi+1,989 mi
- 18/08/202561,418 mi-1,982 mi
- 19/08/202661,418 mi
- 21/08/202661,419 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
EIG 1012 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 1989 Volvo 400 Series (EIG 1012) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 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: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”.
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