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L105 NVX

1994 Volvo 400 Series

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,890 mi
Last recorded14,890 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 400 Series88,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL105 NVX
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 14,890 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 May 2024 14,885 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 14,871 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 14,863 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 14,842 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 14,839 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases [section from the cat to rear silencer pipe split] (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Advise; emissions not carried out due to major exhaust leak.

Pass 26 May 2016 14,813 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 14,749 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 14,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear exhaust mount is detached - exhaust system is still adequately supported

sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 14,363 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 14,253 miles

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2011 14,148 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 14,070 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2009 13,002 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 12,114 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 11,840 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 11,840 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 11,576 miles

bulb warning light on dash but no lights out

spare tyre abit flat

How Reliable is the Volvo 400 Series?

Based on 322,363 MOT tests across 64,471 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
4,034
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
64,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,153
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,058
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,487
position lamp(s) not working 14,771
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,617
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L105 NVX is a 1994 Volvo 400 Series in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1994 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 88,950 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 400 Series fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 24,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L105 NVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 400 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Volvo 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L105 NVX registered?

L105 NVX is a 1994 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 27 June 1994.

Is L105 NVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L105 NVX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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