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F298 DWT

1989 Volvo 400 Series

Silver Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,691 mi
Last recorded68,691 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1989 Volvo 400 Series87,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF298 DWT
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2022 68,691 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 59,626 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 58,497 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2018 57,701 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 56,230 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 55,109 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 54,410 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 53,157 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2013 50,433 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,748 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system corroding

Fail 1 Jul 2010 46,893 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 46,893 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 44,812 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 44,812 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 43,318 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 39,756 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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F298 DWT is a 1989 Volvo 400 Series in Silver with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 F298 DWT, 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 F298 DWT registered?

F298 DWT is a 1989 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 29 June 1989.

Is F298 DWT safe to buy?

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