MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,105 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Oil leak
advise nearside rear wheel arch corroded
advise offside rear wheel arch corroded
advise on vehicle test drive vehicle had slight visable blue smoke this may be due to slight engine wear
advise rear boot struts defective
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
advise nearside rear wheel arch corroded
advise rear boot struts defective
How Reliable is the Volvo 400 Series?
Based on 322,363 MOT tests across 64,471 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E181 LRN is a 1988 Volvo 400 Series in Black with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 83,550 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 E181 LRN, 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 38 years old, this Volvo 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of E181 LRN?
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What year was E181 LRN registered?
E181 LRN is a 1988 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 June 1988.
Is E181 LRN safe to buy?
The MOT history for E181 LRN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E181 LRN have outstanding finance?
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