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CBZ 488

1992 Volvo 400 Series

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,961 mi
Last recorded85,961 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Volvo 400 Series90,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBZ 488
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 85,961 miles

boot floor corroded and holed above exhaust

headlamps slightly dirty behind protective covers

nearside rear wheelarch repaired with fibreglass

Fail 29 Oct 2011 85,799 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

boot floor corroded and holed above exhaust

headlamps slightly dirty behind protective covers

nearside rear wheelarch repaired with fibreglass

Pass 20 Oct 2010 81,497 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 81,908 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside 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)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake pipes greased

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2009 72,420 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

bonnet saftey release requires repair

front number plate deteriating

interia trim obstructing rear view

offside reartTyre worn on outer wall

Fail 24 Aug 2009 72,364 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

bonnet saftey release requires repair

interia trim obstructing rear view

offside reartTyre worn on outer wall

Pass 15 Aug 2008 64,432 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

center exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated and temp. repaired

front number plate deteriating

nearside front brake pipe covered in grease and unable confirm corrosion

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 7 Aug 2008 64,415 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate deteriating

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 7 Aug 2007 61,702 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 58,660 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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CBZ 488 is a 1992 Volvo 400 Series in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 CBZ 488, 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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CBZ 488 is a 1992 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 29 August 1992.

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