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K106 WEL

1993 Volvo 400 Series

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,237 mi
Last recorded126,237 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 1993 Volvo 400 Series87,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK106 WEL
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 126,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 120,406 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 111,332 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 101,838 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 92,065 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 82,937 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,665 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 62,119 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,538 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 59,384 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,072 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 53,935 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 50,936 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 48,674 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both no plates cracked advise replacement

Pass 23 Mar 2006 48,674 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both no plates cracked advise replacement

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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K106 WEL is a 1993 Volvo 400 Series in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1993 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 87,818 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 K106 WEL, 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 33 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 K106 WEL registered?

K106 WEL is a 1993 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 29 March 1993.

Is K106 WEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K106 WEL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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