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K298 PHG

1992 Volvo 400 Series

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

102,850 mi
Last recorded102,850 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1992 Volvo 400 Series90,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK298 PHG
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2007 102,850 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 102,764 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust mount ring in poor condition

front and rear number plates slightly damaged

o/s/front headlamp reflector becoming discoloured

rear drop link end joints badly worn on o/s and n/s/rear

nail in n/s/rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2006 95,739 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 95,739 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2006 95,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K298 PHG is a 1992 Volvo 400 Series in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1992 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 90,534 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 K298 PHG, 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 34 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 K298 PHG registered?

K298 PHG is a 1992 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K298 PHG safe to buy?

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