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L33 PLR

1995 Volvo 400 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,092 mi
Last recorded57,092 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Volvo 400 Series89,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 PLR
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 57,092 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 54,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 54,732 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 52,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 46,784 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 40,661 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 40,661 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 38,485 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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L33 PLR is a 1995 Volvo 400 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 89,265 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 L33 PLR, 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 31 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 L33 PLR registered?

L33 PLR is a 1995 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is L33 PLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L33 PLR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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