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K83 SAB

1994 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,378 mi
Last recorded150,378 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2006
Typical for 1994 Volvo 400 Series88,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK83 SAB
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2006 150,378 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

edge o/s/r

Fail 1 Aug 2006 150,336 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Both h/brake cables damaged on outer casing.

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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K83 SAB is a 1994 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 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 K83 SAB, 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 K83 SAB registered?

K83 SAB is a 1994 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 16 August 1994.

Is K83 SAB safe to buy?

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