1994 Volvo 400 Series 2.0L Petrol · M448 ALT
1994 Volvo 400 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11/08/1994. Recorded mileage 88,779 miles. MOT valid until 15/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 400 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,779 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1998cc
M448 ALT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 88,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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M448 ALT Mileage History
- 28/07/202384,684 mi
- 28/07/202384,684 mi
- 28/06/202487,535 mi+2,851 mi
- 13/04/202688,779 mi+1,244 mi
- 17/04/202688,779 mi
Average of roughly 1,504 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M448 ALT 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 (M448 ALT) between July 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
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