1993 Volvo 400 Series 1.7L Petrol · L679 GWL
1993 Volvo 400 Series (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1993. Recorded mileage 102,832 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2010. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 400 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,832 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L679 GWL Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2009
- 102,832 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L679 GWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volvo 400 Series (L679 GWL) between September 2005 and August 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”.
L679 GWL Mileage History
- 06/09/200584,915 mi
- 06/09/200584,915 mi
- 07/09/200688,876 mi+3,961 mi
- 07/09/200688,881 mi+5 mi
- 11/09/200793,524 mi+4,643 mi
- 17/09/200793,605 mi+81 mi
- 16/09/200898,384 mi+4,779 mi
- 16/09/200898,384 mi
- 10/08/2009102,832 mi+4,448 mi
- 10/08/2009102,832 mi
Average of roughly 4,563 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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