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K66 PJR

1996 Volvo 400 Series

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,903 mi
Last recorded102,903 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Volvo 400 Series85,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK66 PJR
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 102,903 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2007 95,592 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 95,585 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 87,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2006 87,564 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 81,474 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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K66 PJR is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 85,070 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 K66 PJR, 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 30 years old, this Volvo 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K66 PJR?

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What year was K66 PJR registered?

K66 PJR is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 13 March 1996.

Is K66 PJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K66 PJR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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