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VDZ 5775

1998 Volvo 400 Series

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,468 mi
Last recorded82,468 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2005
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDZ 5775
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2005 82,468 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 82,467 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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VDZ 5775 is a 1998 Volvo 400 Series in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VDZ 5775, 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 28 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 VDZ 5775 registered?

VDZ 5775 is a 1998 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is VDZ 5775 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDZ 5775 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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