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F263 PDL

1989 Volvo 400 Series

Black Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,276 mi
Last recorded58,276 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2005
Typical for 1989 Volvo 400 Series87,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF263 PDL
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2005 58,276 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 58,275 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

centre exhaust baffles loose

front discs & rear discs in poor condition

n/s day light not working

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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F263 PDL is a 1989 Volvo 400 Series in Black with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F263 PDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F263 PDL?

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What year was F263 PDL registered?

F263 PDL is a 1989 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F263 PDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F263 PDL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F263 PDL have outstanding finance?

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