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P187 PBJ

1997 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,909 mi
Last recorded69,909 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo 400 Series82,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 PBJ
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 69,909 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 69,909 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 69,909 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 66,804 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,282 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 64,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 60,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 54,814 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 54,754 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 49,939 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 49,939 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 45,141 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 44,442 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 42,451 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 42,449 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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P187 PBJ is a 1997 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P187 PBJ, 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 P187 PBJ registered?

P187 PBJ is a 1997 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P187 PBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P187 PBJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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