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G157 RGO

1990 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,712 mi
Last recorded86,712 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 Volvo 400 Series88,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG157 RGO
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 86,712 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 86,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 81,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 75,862 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 71,383 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 66,019 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 61,268 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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G157 RGO is a 1990 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1990 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 88,861 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 G157 RGO, 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 36 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 G157 RGO registered?

G157 RGO is a 1990 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 9 June 1990.

Is G157 RGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G157 RGO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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