1993 Volvo 400 Series 1.8L Petrol · L868 OLG
1993 Volvo 400 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 157,619 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2008. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 400 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,619 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L868 OLG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/07/2008
- 157,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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L868 OLG Mileage History
- 27/07/2006146,950 mi
- 11/07/2007151,864 mi+4,914 mi
- 22/07/2008157,619 mi+5,755 mi
Average of roughly 5,367 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
L868 OLG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volvo 400 Series (L868 OLG) between July 2006 and July 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2008 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.D.4)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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