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E634 DMJ

1988 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,758 mi
Last recorded63,758 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1988 Volvo 400 Series83,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE634 DMJ
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 63,758 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

rear wiper worn

Fail 21 Apr 2012 63,758 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber worn

rear wiper worn

Pass 6 May 2011 63,710 miles

clutch pedal rubber broken off rubber

Fail 6 May 2011 63,710 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber broken off rubber

Pass 7 May 2010 63,612 miles

cluch pedal rubber not fitted properlly

hand brake travel

rear wiper worn

Pass 16 May 2009 63,552 miles

handbrake travel

rear wiper worn

Pass 12 May 2008 63,461 miles

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

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

nearside rear discs corroding away

offside front tie rod slight play

offside rear discs corroding away

Pass 26 Apr 2007 63,288 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 63,288 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2006 62,985 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2006 62,985 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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E634 DMJ is a 1988 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 E634 DMJ, 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.

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What year was E634 DMJ registered?

E634 DMJ is a 1988 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E634 DMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E634 DMJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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