MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,300 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
oil leak from engine starting to contaminate suspension bushes
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
crack in n/s/r light lense.
n/s rack boot is catching the chassis.
How Reliable is the Volvo 400 Series?
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E637 OAV is a 1988 Volvo 400 Series in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1988 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 83,550 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 E637 OAV, 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 38 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 E637 OAV registered?
E637 OAV is a 1988 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 20 July 1988.
Is E637 OAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for E637 OAV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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