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D777 VYJ

1993 Volvo 400 Series

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

59,226 mi
Last recorded59,226 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Volvo 400 Series87,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD777 VYJ
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 59,226 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2012 59,226 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2011 58,017 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Plastic cover sills fitted

Temporary screw type fuel filler cap fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2011 58,017 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear inner sidelight not working

Oil leak

Plastic cover sills fitted

Temporary screw type fuel filler cap fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,998 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mounts missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2010 55,998 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mounts missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,043 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 49,509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre is slightly perished.

Obstruction less than 40mm on centre of dash.

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

Offside front tyre tread is worn on outer edge below 1.6mm.

Rear service brakes performance is a bit uneven on application.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 49,509 miles

Nearside rear tyre is slightly perished.

Obstruction less than 40mm on centre of dash.

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

Offside front tyre tread is worn on outer edge below 1.6mm.

Rear service brakes performance is a bit uneven on application.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 45,644 miles

as previous advise sheet

Fail 10 Jul 2007 45,644 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear inner position lamp not working,came on when tapped.

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 42,469 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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D777 VYJ is a 1993 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 58.3%.

Across all 1993 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 87,818 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 D777 VYJ, 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 33 years old, this Volvo 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D777 VYJ is a 1993 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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