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EAM 343V

1995 Volvo 400 Series

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,054 mi
Last recorded63,054 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 400 Series89,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAM 343V
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 63,054 miles

Heavy corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 15 Sep 2012 63,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Heavy corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 13 Sep 2011 58,389 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 53,942 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 53,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 50,279 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wishbone bushes starting to split

some dampness around fuel filter

Pass 30 Jun 2008 49,174 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 46,299 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 46,299 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2006 43,051 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 38,691 miles

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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EAM 343V is a 1995 Volvo 400 Series in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1995 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 89,265 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 EAM 343V, 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 31 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 EAM 343V registered?

EAM 343V is a 1995 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is EAM 343V safe to buy?

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