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A16 TFM

1992 Volvo 400 Series

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,597 mi
Last recorded102,597 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1992 Volvo 400 Series90,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 TFM
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 102,597 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

light warning indicating fault

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 102,597 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

light warning indicating fault

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 97,576 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

light warning on dash staying on

Fail 13 Jun 2012 97,431 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

light warning on dash staying on

offside front brake binding slightly

offside handbrake outer cable damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2011 93,404 miles

power steering pipes corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 89,959 miles

unable to check sills properly for corrosion due to sideskirts fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2010 89,957 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

unable to check sills properly for corrosion due to sideskirts fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2009 87,196 miles

both rear arches corroded but not considered excesive

Pass 26 Jun 2008 85,638 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 83,691 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 83,688 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 80,359 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A16 TFM is a 1992 Volvo 400 Series in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 90,534 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 A16 TFM, 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 34 years old, this Volvo 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 TFM registered?

A16 TFM is a 1992 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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