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K108 VOV

1993 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,367 mi
Last recorded91,367 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1993 Volvo 400 Series87,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK108 VOV
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 91,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake sticking

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake sticking

Offside Front inner wing corroded and weak by chassis

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nail in n/s rear tyre

power steering pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2021 91,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 91,349 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear inner sill/inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 91,366 miles

Offside mirror unit is damaged

Fail 22 May 2019 91,265 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside mirror unit is damaged

Pass 24 May 2018 91,261 miles

both outer mirrors are damaged

rear outer wheel arches are corroded

slight oil leak engine area

slight roughness on steering opperation

Pass 15 May 2017 91,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

indicator telle tale lights illuminate all the time, but do operate correctly when in use

oil leak

rear arches corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 90,793 miles

Offside mirror is damaged

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2016 90,791 miles

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

Offside mirror is damaged

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 90,517 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2015 90,515 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

power steering system noisy

Pass 13 May 2014 89,627 miles

clutch pedal biting high

dash bulbs inoperative

o/s/r brake flex slightly twisted

o/s/r tyre under inflated

outer sills difficult to inspect due to plastic covers

power steering resevoir on minimum

rear tailgate gas struts weak

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

screw in n/s/r tyre tread x2

slight blow on exhaust cat.join

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 16 May 2013 88,825 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

OFF SIDE DOOR STRAP IS DAMAGED

OFF SIDE MIRROR IS DAMAGED

Fail 15 May 2013 88,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

OFF SIDE DOOR STRAP IS DAMAGED

OFF SIDE MIRROR IS DAMAGED

Pass 18 May 2012 87,822 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT IS INSECURE

N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHLTY

OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE IS CLOSE TO COIL SPRING

THE POWER STEERING PIPES ARE CORRODED

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN

Pass 17 May 2011 87,385 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

o/s/f lower wishbone arm sligth corrison ??

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection ??

slight brake bind n/s/f & n/s/r ??

Pass 20 May 2010 86,981 miles

SAME ADVISES APPLY AS ON OTHER VTS COMPUTER

Fail 19 May 2010 86,975 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULS ARE CORRODED

N/S/ WINDSCREEN IS WORN

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK FULLY

REAR SUSPENSON COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

REPAIR WORK CARRIED OUT O/S/F INNER WING

Pass 18 May 2009 86,674 miles

DIFICULT TO ASSESS OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 86,407 miles

n/s/f wheel slightly tight in rotation

o/s/r foot brake slightly slow in reading

slight bad earth on rear light clusters?

Pass 24 May 2007 86,151 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 86,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear rigid corroded.

Pass 26 May 2006 86,005 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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K108 VOV is a 1993 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K108 VOV, 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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K108 VOV is a 1993 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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