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K636 GNG

1994 Volvo 400 Series

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,579 mi
Last recorded111,579 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 400 Series88,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK636 GNG
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 111,579 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 111,579 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 94,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 94,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 83,184 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 83,184 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

front and rear number plates becoming deterated

Pass 23 Nov 2005 76,167 miles

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

unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

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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K636 GNG is a 1994 Volvo 400 Series in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K636 GNG, 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 K636 GNG registered?

K636 GNG is a 1994 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 17 October 1994.

Is K636 GNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K636 GNG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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