MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,106 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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heavily wax oiled underside of vehicle
vehicle on after market suspension
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
under body coorosion
How Reliable is the Volvo 400 Series?
Based on 322,363 MOT tests across 64,471 vehicles.
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E712 MUW is a 1988 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 E712 MUW, 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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How do I check the history of E712 MUW?
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What year was E712 MUW registered?
E712 MUW is a 1988 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 17 May 1988.
Is E712 MUW safe to buy?
The MOT history for E712 MUW shows 5 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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