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E4 EML

1989 Volvo 400 Series

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,447 mi
Last recorded97,447 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1989 Volvo 400 Series87,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 EML
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2014 97,447 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 97,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crack in n/s/f ligh lens

Fail 8 Jul 2009 97,362 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crack in n/s/f ligh lens

Pass 28 Aug 2008 97,341 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 97,336 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 97,295 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 97,295 miles

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

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 91,155 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 91,155 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 74,762 miles

tape on n/s rear wheel arch †rear brake discs corroded †n/s handbrake low effort

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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E4 EML is a 1989 Volvo 400 Series in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 87,695 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 E4 EML, 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 37 years old, this Volvo 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E4 EML is a 1989 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 26 August 1989.

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