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J104 JAM

1992 Volvo 400 Series

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,343 mi
Last recorded87,343 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1992 Volvo 400 Series90,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ104 JAM
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 87,343 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 85,915 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 83,956 miles

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

Dust boot split on lower ball joint of nearside front anti-roll bar link

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 83,944 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Clutch appears to be incorrectly adjusted

Dust boot split on lower ball joint of nearside front anti-roll bar link

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

Nearside rear tyre was found to be flat

Pass 25 Nov 2005 81,932 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 81,929 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

no reserve traval on handbrake lever

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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J104 JAM is a 1992 Volvo 400 Series in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 90,534 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 J104 JAM, 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 34 years old, this Volvo 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J104 JAM registered?

J104 JAM is a 1992 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 2 January 1992.

Is J104 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J104 JAM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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