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P244 MLR

1997 Volvo 400 Series

Maroon Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,490 mi
Last recorded79,490 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo 400 Series82,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 MLR
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2008 79,490 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 79,490 miles

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

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 72,792 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 64,633 miles

corrosion starting on metal brake pipes †

near side front wish bone bushs deteriorating

near side hand brake cable casing corroded and letting in water

near side rear axle stabilizer bushs deteriorating

off side front wish bone bushs deteriorating

off side hand brake cable casing corroded and letting in water

off side rear axle stabilizer bushs deteriorating

parts of under body starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jan 2006 55,556 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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P244 MLR is a 1997 Volvo 400 Series in Maroon with a 1,596cc 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 P244 MLR, 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 P244 MLR registered?

P244 MLR is a 1997 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P244 MLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P244 MLR shows 5 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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