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F347 RCF

1989 Volvo 400 Series

Grey Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

132,093 mi
Last recorded132,093 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2006
Typical for 1989 Volvo 400 Series87,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF347 RCF
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2006 132,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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F347 RCF is a 1989 Volvo 400 Series in Grey with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 F347 RCF, 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 F347 RCF registered?

F347 RCF is a 1989 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 20 April 1989.

Is F347 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F347 RCF shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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