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J114 CHE

1992 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

272,704 mi
Last recorded272,704 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1992 Volvo 400 Series90,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ114 CHE
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 272,704 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 272,704 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 265,783 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 256,170 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 256,170 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 246,254 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 246,254 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 238,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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J114 CHE is a 1992 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J114 CHE, 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 J114 CHE registered?

J114 CHE is a 1992 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 23 August 1992.

Is J114 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J114 CHE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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