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K529 UKL

1993 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,455 mi
Last recorded139,455 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2007
Typical for 1993 Volvo 400 Series87,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK529 UKL
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2007 139,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2007 139,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

advise offside rear handbrake cable hanging down slightly

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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K529 UKL is a 1993 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 87,818 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 K529 UKL, 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 33 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 K529 UKL registered?

K529 UKL is a 1993 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 25 March 1993.

Is K529 UKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K529 UKL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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