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F224 AAT

1988 Volvo 400 Series

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,355 mi
Last recorded115,355 miles
Recorded on16 May 2006
Typical for 1988 Volvo 400 Series83,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF224 AAT
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2006 115,355 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 115,201 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 115,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F224 AAT is a 1988 Volvo 400 Series in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F224 AAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F224 AAT?

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What year was F224 AAT registered?

F224 AAT is a 1988 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 8 August 1988.

Is F224 AAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F224 AAT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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