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DPT 12W

1995 Volvo 400 Series

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,825 mi
Last recorded51,825 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Volvo 400 Series89,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPT 12W
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 May 2009 51,825 miles

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 May 2008 50,408 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 48,315 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 46,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side rear handbrake performance

Pass 3 May 2006 46,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side rear handbrake performance

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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DPT 12W is a 1995 Volvo 400 Series in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1995 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 89,265 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 DPT 12W, 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 31 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 DPT 12W registered?

DPT 12W is a 1995 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 17 May 1995.

Is DPT 12W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPT 12W shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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