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H279 KDY

2002 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,514 mi
Last recorded60,514 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH279 KDY
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2009 60,514 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 55,623 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres cracked on side walls

both front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre tread worn unevenly

Fail 27 Mar 2008 55,623 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

all four tyres cracked on side walls

both front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre tread worn unevenly

Pass 3 Apr 2007 55,100 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 55,098 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2006 54,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 54,160 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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H279 KDY is a 2002 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H279 KDY, 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 24 years old, this Volvo 400 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H279 KDY registered?

H279 KDY is a 2002 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is H279 KDY safe to buy?

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