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E480 YTW

1987 Volvo 400 Series

Silver Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,650 mi
Last recorded94,650 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1987 Volvo 400 Series86,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE480 YTW
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 94,650 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 94,650 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 94,650 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 93,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 88,154 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 88,154 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

o/s/r tyre wall slihtly cracked

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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E480 YTW is a 1987 Volvo 400 Series in Silver with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E480 YTW, 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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How do I check the history of E480 YTW?

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What year was E480 YTW registered?

E480 YTW is a 1987 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 11 September 1987.

Is E480 YTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E480 YTW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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