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P138 DAL

1997 Volvo 400 Series

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,504 mi
Last recorded82,504 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo 400 Series82,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 DAL
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 82,504 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 82,504 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 81,848 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 79,168 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 79,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 74,971 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 69,543 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 64,651 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 58,887 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 52,727 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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P138 DAL is a 1997 Volvo 400 Series in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P138 DAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P138 DAL registered?

P138 DAL is a 1997 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P138 DAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P138 DAL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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