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P101 FNU

1997 Volvo 400 Series

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,964 mi
Last recorded25,964 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo 400 Series82,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 FNU
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 25,964 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 24,856 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 23,063 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 20,573 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn unevenly

Fail 9 Dec 2009 20,564 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 4 Dec 2008 20,040 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both rear drop sills corroding

oil marks around steering rack pinion seal

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 5 Dec 2007 19,399 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear drop sills corroding

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2006 18,681 miles

earth wire detached from engine manifold †signs of fluid around steering rack pinion †corrosion to rear brake disc`s

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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P101 FNU is a 1997 Volvo 400 Series in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 82,715 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 P101 FNU, 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 29 years old, this Volvo 400 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P101 FNU registered?

P101 FNU is a 1997 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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