1997 Volvo 400 Series 1.6L Petrol · P886 LTR
1997 Volvo 400 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21/01/1997. Recorded mileage 187,926 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 400 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,926 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1596cc
P886 LTR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2024
- 187,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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P886 LTR Mileage History
- 23/06/2022186,865 mi
- 23/06/2023187,299 mi+434 mi
- 29/06/2023187,301 mi+2 mi
- 19/06/2024187,926 mi+625 mi
Average of roughly 533 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P886 LTR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo 400 Series (P886 LTR) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
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