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DKZ 6628

2000 Volvo 400 Series

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

169,662 mi
Last recorded169,662 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKZ 6628
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2008 169,662 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front o/s lower suspension arm inner bushes poor condition

Parts of under body very dry and very bad surface corrosion to most areas

Slight play in o/s track rod end under load

Pass 7 Mar 2007 163,200 miles

Parts of underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to so areas especially rear of front too rear brake pipe round fuel tank and suspension areas

Rear Shockers look damp and metal upper dust sleeves missing

Rear o/s wheel arch scabby

Some brake pipes heavily covered in anti corrosion grease making inspection hard

Fail 7 Mar 2007 163,200 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Parts of underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas especially rear of front too rear pipes round fuel tank and suspension areas

Rear o/s wheel arch scabby

Rear shockers look damp and upper dust sleeves missing

some parts of brake pipes heavily cover in grease making inspection hard

Pass 9 Mar 2006 159,391 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 159,355 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

oil leak

parts of underbody very rusty

rear outer handbrake cable broken

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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DKZ 6628 is a 2000 Volvo 400 Series in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 DKZ 6628, 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 26 years old, this Volvo 400 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DKZ 6628 is a 2000 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 October 2000.

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