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L3 FEL

1995 Volvo 400 Series

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,974 mi
Last recorded143,974 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2007
Typical for 1995 Volvo 400 Series89,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 FEL
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2007 143,974 miles

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

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 141,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear arch corroding but just ok

Fail 14 Feb 2006 141,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/rear arch corroding but just ok

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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L3 FEL is a 1995 Volvo 400 Series in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L3 FEL, 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 L3 FEL registered?

L3 FEL is a 1995 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 22 September 1995.

Is L3 FEL safe to buy?

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