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D864 CPV

1987 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,883 mi
Last recorded115,883 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 1987 Volvo 400 Series86,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD864 CPV
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 115,883 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2022 112,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 105,839 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 104,424 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 13 Dec 2017 103,681 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 103,654 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2009 102,563 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 102,563 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 101,323 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2008 101,303 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2007 101,285 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 99,308 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 99,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Slight play in steering rack

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

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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D864 CPV is a 1987 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 D864 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.

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D864 CPV is a 1987 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 29 May 1987.

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