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P115 YGF

1997 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,771 mi
Last recorded76,771 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo 400 Series82,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 YGF
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2008 76,771 miles

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

brake pedal pad is worn

left side front seat belt is damaged

left side outer tail lamp not working

rear number plate is in poor condition

right side rear lamp is damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2008 76,609 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake pedal anti slip pad is worn

left side front seat belt is damaged

left side outer tail lamp not working

rear number plate is in poor condition

right side rear lamp is damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2007 67,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 59,299 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 56,651 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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P115 YGF is a 1997 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P115 YGF, 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 P115 YGF registered?

P115 YGF is a 1997 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P115 YGF safe to buy?

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