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K440 AVN

1994 Volvo 400 Series

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,042 mi
Last recorded162,042 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 400 Series88,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK440 AVN
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2011 162,042 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

cond of rear & fr pads & disc

cond of rear exhaust

cond of wiper blades

heavy rust on fr main brake pipes

very heavy rust in underbody,rear arches,rear x member & outer & under sills

Pass 17 Feb 2010 151,521 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

condition of offside rear handbrake cable

heavy rusting to underbody area

heavy underseal and rust on brake pipes across bulkhead

offside rear tyre bald in inner edge

slight play in offside stearing rack

Pass 4 Mar 2009 142,212 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil and rust on both front brake pipes

play and noise in stearing rack

rusting to underbody area

very heavy rust in offside rear wheelarch

Pass 15 Feb 2008 131,351 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rust in rear under sill areas

Pass 19 Feb 2007 121,864 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 110,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condition of front brake pads and discs

condition of ofside front seat belt

slight play in stearing rack

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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K440 AVN is a 1994 Volvo 400 Series in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K440 AVN, 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 K440 AVN registered?

K440 AVN is a 1994 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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