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P111 FLB

1997 Volvo 400 Series

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,577 mi
Last recorded134,577 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo 400 Series82,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 FLB
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2008 134,577 miles

complete vehicle is in a very corroded condition.

excessive oil leak from engine.

slight wear on nearside and offside front anti roll bar link balljoints also all gaitors holed.

steel couplings at fuel filter corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 121,265 miles

all lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated.

nearside lower balljoint gaitor holed.

rear bumper insecure at one side.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 108,526 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 108,379 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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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P111 FLB is a 1997 Volvo 400 Series in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P111 FLB, 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 P111 FLB registered?

P111 FLB is a 1997 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P111 FLB safe to buy?

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