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J115 GAP

1992 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,466 mi
Last recorded53,466 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 1992 Volvo 400 Series90,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ115 GAP
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 53,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 53,466 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 43,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn out of shape

Fail 24 Jan 2020 43,947 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn out of shape

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 37,252 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 37,061 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 37,006 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 37,006 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,414 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 35,399 miles

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

centre exhaust slightly deterated

Fail 23 Apr 2014 35,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

centre exhaust slightly deterated

Pass 19 Apr 2013 33,898 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2012 32,060 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 32,060 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 30,047 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 27,877 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 27,877 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,988 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,875 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 21,542 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,637 miles

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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J115 GAP is a 1992 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J115 GAP, 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 J115 GAP registered?

J115 GAP is a 1992 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 27 April 1992.

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