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G892 XPG

1971 Volvo 400 Series

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,638 mi
Last recorded158,638 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1971 Volvo 400 Series90,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG892 XPG
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 158,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 149,501 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 141,273 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 133,284 miles

advise handbrake ajustment

Pass 21 Jul 2007 124,641 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 118,853 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 118,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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G892 XPG is a 1971 Volvo 400 Series in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 90,790 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 G892 XPG, 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 55 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 G892 XPG registered?

G892 XPG is a 1971 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is G892 XPG safe to buy?

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