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F138 SPL

1989 Volvo 400 Series

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,686 mi
Last recorded51,686 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Volvo 400 Series87,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF138 SPL
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2008 51,686 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 44,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside and nearside sill covers fitted

tailgate struts weak

Pass 27 Jul 2006 42,005 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Visual check only of the offside rear seatbelt due to a child seat fitted.

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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F138 SPL is a 1989 Volvo 400 Series in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 87,695 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 F138 SPL, 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 37 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 F138 SPL registered?

F138 SPL is a 1989 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 17 July 1989.

Is F138 SPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F138 SPL shows 3 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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