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IBZ 8271

1993 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

52,292 mi
Last recorded52,292 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 Volvo 400 Series87,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIBZ 8271
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2007 52,292 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 36,571 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 36,571 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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IBZ 8271 is a 1993 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 IBZ 8271, 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 IBZ 8271?

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What year was IBZ 8271 registered?

IBZ 8271 is a 1993 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 13 January 1993.

Is IBZ 8271 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IBZ 8271 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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