Official DVLA Record

1993 Volvo 400 Series 2.0L Petrol · L356 APJ

L356 APJ

1993 Volvo 400 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1993. Recorded mileage 111,815 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLVO 400 SERIES
Year / Origin
1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06/11/2007
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/05/2007)
Recorded Mileage
111,815 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/11/2007
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/05/2007
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1993
Engine
1998cc

L356 APJ Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2006
  • 111,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (2 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
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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L356 APJ Mileage History

  1. 03/11/2006111,812 mi
  2. 07/11/2006111,815 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 272 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

L356 APJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 05:44
MOT Analysis

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

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volvo 400 Series (L356 APJ) between November 2006 and November 2006.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 November 2006 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 (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.

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