1993 Volvo 400 Series 1.6L Petrol · K565 DFL
1993 Volvo 400 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Apr 1993. Recorded mileage 62,803 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 400 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,803 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K565 DFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 62,803 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K565 DFL 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 1993 Volvo 400 Series (K565 DFL) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 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: Suspension (7 issues), Steering (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
K565 DFL Mileage History
- 17/02/202353,933 mi
- 26/02/202455,113 mi+1,180 mi
- 17/03/202555,385 mi+272 mi
- 31/03/202555,393 mi+8 mi
- 31/03/202662,803 mi+7,410 mi
Average of roughly 2,846 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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