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FBZ 8777

1993 Volvo 400 Series

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,405 mi
Last recorded112,405 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2006
Typical for 1993 Volvo 400 Series87,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBZ 8777
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2006 112,405 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2005 112,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end socket spring broken (2.2.B.1e)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FBZ 8777 is a 1993 Volvo 400 Series in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 87,818 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 FBZ 8777, 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 33 years old, this Volvo 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FBZ 8777 registered?

FBZ 8777 is a 1993 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is FBZ 8777 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBZ 8777 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.

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