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IUI 9609

1994 Volvo 400 Series

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

135,288 mi
Last recorded135,288 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2007
Typical for 1994 Volvo 400 Series88,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 9609
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2007 135,288 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 128,398 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 128,398 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 128,371 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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IUI 9609 is a 1994 Volvo 400 Series in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 IUI 9609, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IUI 9609 registered?

IUI 9609 is a 1994 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is IUI 9609 safe to buy?

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