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FIW 7230

1993 Volvo 400 Series

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,598 mi
Last recorded69,598 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1993 Volvo 400 Series87,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIW 7230
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 69,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 63,514 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 61,111 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 57,228 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 52,468 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 52,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 47,709 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 46,722 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,801 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,245 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 43,775 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,816 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 42,403 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 41,568 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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FIW 7230 is a 1993 Volvo 400 Series in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 FIW 7230, 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

How do I check the history of FIW 7230?

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What year was FIW 7230 registered?

FIW 7230 is a 1993 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is FIW 7230 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIW 7230 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FIW 7230 have outstanding finance?

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