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K754 YTM

1971 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,220 mi
Last recorded138,220 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2007
Typical for 1971 Volvo 400 Series90,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK754 YTM
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2007 138,220 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2006 116,793 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 104,003 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 103,913 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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K754 YTM is a 1971 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 90,790 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K754 YTM, 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 55 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 K754 YTM registered?

K754 YTM is a 1971 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is K754 YTM safe to buy?

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