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J231 KHW

1998 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

122,917 mi
Last recorded122,917 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2005
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ231 KHW
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2005 122,917 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre in poor condition

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

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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J231 KHW is a 1998 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 J231 KHW, 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 28 years old, this Volvo 400 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J231 KHW registered?

J231 KHW is a 1998 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is J231 KHW safe to buy?

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