1994 Volvo 400 Series 1.8L Petrol · L894 PEV
1994 Volvo 400 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1994. Recorded mileage 105,903 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2009.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 400 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,903 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L894 PEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2008
- 105,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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L894 PEV Mileage History
- 27/01/200690,970 mi
- 03/03/200799,682 mi+8,712 mi
- 06/09/2007102,820 mi+3,138 mi
- 07/10/2008105,903 mi+3,083 mi
- 10/10/2008105,903 mi
Average of roughly 5,527 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L894 PEV 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 1994 Volvo 400 Series (L894 PEV) between January 2006 and October 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2008 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”; “Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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