1993 Volvo 400 Series 2.0L Petrol · L472 BHA
1993 Volvo 400 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1993. Recorded mileage 78,281 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 400 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,281 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1998cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
L472 BHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/07/2026
- 78,281 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 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: Poor
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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L472 BHA Mileage History
- 25/05/202278,281 mi
- 12/07/202278,281 mi
- 04/07/202378,281 mi
- 29/07/202578,281 mi
- 24/07/202678,281 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L472 BHA 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 (L472 BHA) between May 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases before back box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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