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P116 TAT

1997 Volvo 400 Series

Maroon Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,181 mi
Last recorded60,181 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo 400 Series82,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 TAT
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 60,181 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 58,642 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 57,295 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 54,329 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 54,317 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 51,286 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 51,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 47,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 46,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 41,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres sidewall starting to split but not to cords

Fail 4 Dec 2007 41,624 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres sidewall starting to split but not to cords

Pass 28 Nov 2006 39,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

accident damage to n/s but no sharp protrusions showing

Fail 27 Nov 2006 39,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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P116 TAT is a 1997 Volvo 400 Series in Maroon with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P116 TAT, 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 P116 TAT registered?

P116 TAT is a 1997 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P116 TAT safe to buy?

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