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1993 Volvo 400 Series 2.0L Petrol · L262 GTF

L262 GTF

1993 Volvo 400 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29/10/1993. Recorded mileage 29,250 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLVO 400 SERIES
Year / Origin
1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04/12/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
29,250 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 04/12/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1993
Engine
1998cc

L262 GTF Key Findings

  • 11 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2022
  • 29,250 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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L262 GTF Mileage History

  1. 19/10/20055,744 mi
  2. 18/10/200610,310 mi+4,566 mi
  3. 22/10/200714,013 mi+3,703 mi
  4. 22/10/200817,205 mi+3,192 mi
  5. 22/10/200817,205 mi
  6. 14/10/200920,138 mi+2,933 mi
  7. 13/10/201023,678 mi+3,540 mi
  8. 01/05/201826,366 mi+2,688 mi
  9. 29/04/201928,629 mi+2,263 mi
  10. 03/12/202229,250 mi+621 mi
  11. 05/12/202229,250 mi

Average of roughly 1,372 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

L262 GTF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 04:37
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volvo 400 Series (L262 GTF) between October 2005 and December 2022.

The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 December 2022 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 24 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)”.

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