1996 Volvo 400 Series 1.8L Petrol · P601 GHE
1996 Volvo 400 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 93,722 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 400 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,722 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1783cc
P601 GHE Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2025
- 93,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (75 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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P601 GHE Mileage History
- 18/05/200636,685 mi
- 12/06/200738,328 mi+1,643 mi
- 13/06/200840,376 mi+2,048 mi
- 14/07/200946,644 mi+6,268 mi
- 29/06/201052,564 mi+5,920 mi
- 04/07/201158,683 mi+6,119 mi
- 05/07/201158,683 mi
- 19/06/201264,649 mi+5,966 mi
- 19/06/201264,649 mi
- 08/07/201371,944 mi+7,295 mi
- 08/07/201371,944 mi
- 25/06/201478,530 mi+6,586 mi
- 25/06/201478,530 mi
- 04/07/201581,028 mi+2,498 mi
- 08/07/201581,057 mi+29 mi
- 07/07/201683,732 mi+2,675 mi
- 07/07/201683,732 mi
- 29/06/201785,921 mi+2,189 mi
- 06/07/201785,939 mi+18 mi
- 27/06/201887,304 mi+1,365 mi
- 27/06/201887,304 mi
- 01/07/201988,904 mi+1,600 mi
- 03/07/201988,904 mi
- 11/03/202190,400 mi+1,496 mi
- 12/03/202190,400 mi
- 23/06/202291,864 mi+1,464 mi
- 20/07/202291,864 mi
- 06/07/202392,619 mi+755 mi
- 07/07/202392,619 mi
- 08/07/202493,451 mi+832 mi
- 12/08/202493,451 mi
- 01/07/202593,722 mi+271 mi
Average of roughly 2,983 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
P601 GHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 400 Series (P601 GHE) between May 2006 and July 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (75 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 86 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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