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F303 RPL

1989 Volvo 400 Series

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,037 mi
Last recorded102,037 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Volvo 400 Series87,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF303 RPL
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2008 102,037 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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F303 RPL is a 1989 Volvo 400 Series in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 F303 RPL, 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 F303 RPL registered?

F303 RPL is a 1989 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 18 April 1989.

Is F303 RPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F303 RPL shows 1 test 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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