1994 Volvo 400 Series 1.9L Diesel · M229 SFC
1994 Volvo 400 Series (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 123,544 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 400 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/03/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,544 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1870cc
M229 SFC Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2011
- 123,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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M229 SFC Mileage History
- 06/03/2006105,540 mi
- 08/03/2007108,952 mi+3,412 mi
- 15/03/2007108,975 mi+23 mi
- 11/03/2008113,686 mi+4,711 mi
- 14/03/2008113,696 mi+10 mi
- 05/03/2009115,662 mi+1,966 mi
- 11/03/2009115,676 mi+14 mi
- 08/03/2010118,909 mi+3,233 mi
- 15/03/2010118,928 mi+19 mi
- 10/03/2011123,544 mi+4,616 mi
- 15/03/2011123,544 mi
Average of roughly 3,583 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
M229 SFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Volvo 400 Series (M229 SFC) between March 2006 and March 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2011 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 (28 issues), Lighting (24 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”.