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J105 RVU

1992 Volvo 400 Series

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,797 mi
Last recorded137,797 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1992 Volvo 400 Series90,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ105 RVU
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2009 137,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads worn

Pass 6 Jun 2008 132,573 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 132,573 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 126,010 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 118,114 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 118,031 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J105 RVU is a 1992 Volvo 400 Series in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J105 RVU, 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 J105 RVU registered?

J105 RVU is a 1992 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J105 RVU safe to buy?

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