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J104 VFL

1992 Volvo 400 Series

White Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

175,636 mi
Last recorded175,636 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2006
Typical for 1992 Volvo 400 Series90,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ104 VFL
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2006 175,636 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 175,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2006 175,241 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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J104 VFL is a 1992 Volvo 400 Series in White with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 J104 VFL, 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.

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What year was J104 VFL registered?

J104 VFL is a 1992 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 July 1992.

Is J104 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J104 VFL 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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