1996 Volvo 400 Series 1.9L Diesel · P689 XJO
1996 Volvo 400 Series (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 124,291 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 400 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/10/2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1870cc
P689 XJO Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2012
- 124,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 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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P689 XJO Mileage History
- 06/09/200583,394 mi
- 05/10/200583,397 mi+3 mi
- 13/12/200683,417 mi+20 mi
- 14/12/200683,417 mi
- 12/12/200788,081 mi+4,664 mi
- 13/12/200788,088 mi+7 mi
- 07/01/200994,665 mi+6,577 mi
- 07/01/200994,665 mi
- 08/03/2010104,730 mi+10,065 mi
- 09/03/2010104,732 mi+2 mi
- 13/06/2011115,595 mi+10,863 mi
- 20/06/2011115,595 mi
- 05/07/2012123,919 mi+8,324 mi
- 24/10/2012124,291 mi+372 mi
- 24/10/2012124,291 mi
Average of roughly 5,734 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
P689 XJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 400 Series (P689 XJO) between September 2005 and October 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.