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A9 MEE

1995 Volvo 400 Series

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,270 mi
Last recorded52,270 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1995 Volvo 400 Series89,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 MEE
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 52,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

outer sleeving on o/s handbrake cable split

Pass 2 Oct 2015 52,006 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

outer sleeving on o/s handbrake cable split

Fail 2 Oct 2015 52,006 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

outer sleeving on o/s handbrake cable split

Pass 15 Sep 2014 49,405 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

outer sleeving on o/s handbrake cable deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2013 45,636 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r shock absorber corroded

outer sleeving on o/s handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,636 miles

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

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

o/s/r shock absorber corroded

outer sleeving on o/s handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,579 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 43,579 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,027 miles

outer sleeving on o/s handbrake cable split

Fail 17 Sep 2010 37,713 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,713 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,728 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 36,189 miles

parking brake travel. recommend rear brakes service/repair

Pass 15 Oct 2007 35,434 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,866 miles

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 MEE is a 1995 Volvo 400 Series in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1995 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 89,265 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 A9 MEE, 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 31 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 A9 MEE registered?

A9 MEE is a 1995 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 28 September 1995.

Is A9 MEE safe to buy?

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