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C11 ROJ

1997 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,304 mi
Last recorded111,304 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo 400 Series82,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 ROJ
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 111,304 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking on tread and sidewalls

exhaust system deteriated

general corrosion to underside

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate deteriated

Fail 21 Feb 2012 111,304 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking on tread and sidewalls

exhaust system deteriated

general corrosion to underside

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 28 Oct 2010 101,165 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres low and cracking on tread

front brake discs worn

general corrosion to underside

offside front tyre low on edges

rear number plate deteriated

slight play in nearside front inner track rod

Fail 27 Oct 2010 101,165 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres low and cracking on tread

front brake discs worn

general corrosion to underside

offside front tyre low on edges

rear number plate deteriated

slight play in nearside front inner track rod

Pass 29 Sep 2009 93,357 miles

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

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 28 Sep 2009 93,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 26 Sep 2008 74,411 miles

both front and nearside rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

both front lower wishbones inner bushes starting to split/ wear

both front tyre treads starting to wear on edges

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear

both handbrake cables outer casings starting to split

centre and rear exhaust rubber mountings starting to perish

centre exhaust starting to rust

front brake discs starting to rust

front brakes slight imbalance- 24%

nearside front headlamp beam slightly weak

nearside front tyre outer sidewall small cut

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

offside rear light lens small crack

offside rear shock absorber cover rusty

oil leak

rear bumper slightly loose

rear wheel arches starting to rust

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 30 Aug 2007 66,370 miles

both front lower wishbones inner bushes starting to crack/ wear

front brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

fuel cap temp type- does seal

handbrake cables outer casings starting to crack

nearside front headlamp beam slightly weak

nearside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

offside rear wheel arch starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2006 56,212 miles

both front lower wishbones inner bushes starting to split/wear

front inner brake pads wearing low

nearside front headlamp beam pattern gatting weak

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 4 Sep 2006 56,212 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front lower wishbones inner bushes starting to split/wear

both front tyre treads worn to legal limit

front inner brake pads wearing low

nearside front headlamp beam pattern getting weak

small stone chips in front windscreen

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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C11 ROJ is a 1997 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 82,715 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 C11 ROJ, 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 29 years old, this Volvo 400 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C11 ROJ is a 1997 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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