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K994 XGS

1971 Volvo 400 Series

White Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,717 mi
Last recorded111,717 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1971 Volvo 400 Series90,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK994 XGS
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 111,717 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 111,703 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

o/s light output becoming weak..gearbox oil leaks..front brake pads wearing low..slight bind from n/s/f brake..tyres wearing low..servo hose perished..

Pass 24 Jun 2008 107,550 miles

all front bottom arms inner bushes perished

can t see sills as covers fitted

o/s/f brake pipe getting rusty

o/s/r wheel arch getting rusty

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2006 99,583 miles

centre exhaust getting rusty

front pads getting low

Pass 15 Dec 2005 95,192 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to perish not excessive at time of test

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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K994 XGS is a 1971 Volvo 400 Series in White with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 K994 XGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K994 XGS registered?

K994 XGS is a 1971 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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