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D828 CPV

1987 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,652 mi
Last recorded105,652 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Volvo 400 Series86,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD828 CPV
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 105,652 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 102,065 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 102,038 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 99,608 miles

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 97,400 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 96,377 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 96,337 miles

Nearside Front jacking point under floor slight corrosion

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 96,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak on induction throttle body (red cap) (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front jacking point under floor slight corrosion

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 93,201 miles

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

no front screen fitted at time of re-test

Fail 8 May 2018 93,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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D828 CPV is a 1987 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1987 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 86,810 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 D828 CPV, 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 39 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 D828 CPV registered?

D828 CPV is a 1987 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D828 CPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D828 CPV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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