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A9 EJS

1988 Volvo 400 Series

Black Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,101 mi
Last recorded24,101 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1988 Volvo 400 Series83,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 EJS
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 24,101 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R & N/S/R WHEEL ARCH/SILL END AREAS CORRODED

Fail 7 Mar 2014 24,101 miles

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

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R & N/S/R WHEEL ARCH/SILL END AREAS CORRODED

Pass 25 Nov 2011 24,095 miles

*** BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ***

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 24,046 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 24,046 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 20,160 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 20,160 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 16,850 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 15,250 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 15,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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A9 EJS is a 1988 Volvo 400 Series in Black with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 83,550 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A9 EJS, 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 38 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 A9 EJS registered?

A9 EJS is a 1988 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is A9 EJS safe to buy?

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