1994 Volvo 400 Series 2.0L Petrol · M278 BLL
1994 Volvo 400 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 1994. Recorded mileage 23,443 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 400 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,443 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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M278 BLL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 23,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M278 BLL 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 (M278 BLL) between May 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
M278 BLL Mileage History
- 10/05/202323,052 mi
- 10/05/202423,433 mi+381 mi
- 14/05/202423,443 mi+10 mi
- 13/05/202523,441 mi-2 mi
- 22/10/202523,443 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 159 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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