1993 Volvo 400 Series 1.8L Petrol · L961 ALJ
1993 Volvo 400 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 56,107 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 400 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,107 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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L961 ALJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/04/2026
- 56,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L961 ALJ 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 (L961 ALJ) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Boot floor area. (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Boot floor. (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))”.
L961 ALJ Mileage History
- 25/04/202352,562 mi
- 04/05/202352,563 mi+1 mi
- 24/04/202453,351 mi+788 mi
- 24/04/202554,709 mi+1,358 mi
- 28/04/202656,107 mi+1,398 mi
Average of roughly 1,178 miles per year across 5 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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