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F190 JKN

1989 Volvo 400 Series

Black Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,665 mi
Last recorded105,665 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Volvo 400 Series87,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF190 JKN
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 105,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 105,665 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 104,812 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 104,812 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 104,494 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 104,494 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 104,073 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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F190 JKN is a 1989 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 57.1%.

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 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 F190 JKN, 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 F190 JKN registered?

F190 JKN is a 1989 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 19 April 1989.

Is F190 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F190 JKN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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