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A13 DFA

1994 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,913 mi
Last recorded117,913 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Volvo 400 Series88,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 DFA
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 117,913 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 117,913 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 114,625 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 110,699 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 110,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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A13 DFA is a 1994 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 88,950 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 A13 DFA, 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 32 years old, this Volvo 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A13 DFA registered?

A13 DFA is a 1994 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 28 June 1994.

Is A13 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 DFA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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