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E685 HDF

1987 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,819 mi
Last recorded115,819 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2005
Typical for 1987 Volvo 400 Series86,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE685 HDF
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2005 115,819 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2005 115,819 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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E685 HDF is a 1987 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E685 HDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E685 HDF registered?

E685 HDF is a 1987 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E685 HDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E685 HDF 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.

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