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J108 RVU

1992 Volvo 400 Series

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,564 mi
Last recorded71,564 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1992 Volvo 400 Series90,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ108 RVU
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2007 71,564 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

although meeting MINIMUM test standards the nearside front wheel bearing still shows a greater than expected amount of play , it should not be considered repaired and requires rectification asap

Fail 6 Sep 2007 71,526 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 66,450 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 66,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

osf and nsr tyres low on tread †osr tyre wall starting to perish 175/65/14

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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J108 RVU is a 1992 Volvo 400 Series in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J108 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J108 RVU?

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What year was J108 RVU registered?

J108 RVU is a 1992 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 20 May 1992.

Is J108 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J108 RVU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J108 RVU have outstanding finance?

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