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E860 SYD

1987 Volvo 400 Series

Black Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,483 mi
Last recorded56,483 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1987 Volvo 400 Series86,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE860 SYD
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2010 56,483 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 52,401 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 52,401 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,845 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 44,551 miles

Rear brake pads worn thin.

Pass 24 Jul 2006 42,787 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 38,522 miles

near side rear tyre near to limit

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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E860 SYD is a 1987 Volvo 400 Series in Black with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E860 SYD, 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 E860 SYD registered?

E860 SYD is a 1987 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E860 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E860 SYD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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