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P162 UGG

1997 Volvo 400 Series

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,069 mi
Last recorded76,069 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Volvo 400 Series82,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 UGG
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2007 76,069 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both mirror covers missing

off side rear wheel arch corroded

off sides hand brake cable outer cover split slightly

slight play off side inner rack end

Pass 28 Dec 2007 76,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both mirror covers missing

off side rear wheel arch corroded

off sides hand brake cable outer cover split slightly

slight play off side inner rack end

Pass 15 Dec 2006 72,289 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 72,289 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play both sides inner steering rack ends

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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P162 UGG is a 1997 Volvo 400 Series in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P162 UGG, 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 P162 UGG registered?

P162 UGG is a 1997 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P162 UGG safe to buy?

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