1993 Volvo 400 Series 1.7L Petrol · L796 MRB
1993 Volvo 400 Series (1.7L, petrol). First registered 23/09/1993. Recorded mileage 39,023 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 400 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/03/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1721cc
L796 MRB Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2022
- 39,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L796 MRB Mileage History
- 09/08/20061,149 mi
- 06/08/20073,005 mi+1,856 mi
- 10/08/20073,007 mi+2 mi
- 15/07/20084,386 mi+1,379 mi
- 21/05/20095,382 mi+996 mi
- 01/06/201015,299 mi+9,917 mi
- 02/06/201015,299 mi
- 26/07/201124,365 mi+9,066 mi
- 26/07/201124,365 mi
- 07/01/201331,913 mi+7,548 mi
- 04/02/201435,685 mi+3,772 mi
- 04/02/201435,685 mi
- 02/05/201835,716 mi+31 mi
- 02/05/201835,716 mi
- 19/07/201935,829 mi+113 mi
- 19/07/201935,829 mi
- 15/01/202137,254 mi+1,425 mi
- 28/03/202239,023 mi+1,769 mi
Average of roughly 2,423 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
L796 MRB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volvo 400 Series (L796 MRB) between August 2006 and March 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)”.
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