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E506 YTW

1987 Volvo 400 Series

Grey Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,997 mi
Last recorded185,997 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1987 Volvo 400 Series86,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE506 YTW
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2009 185,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 185,632 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2007 183,011 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2006 181,335 miles

oil leak

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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E506 YTW is a 1987 Volvo 400 Series in Grey with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E506 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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What year was E506 YTW registered?

E506 YTW is a 1987 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 18 September 1987.

Is E506 YTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E506 YTW shows 4 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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