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KBZ 3206

1994 Volvo 400 Series

Silver Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,693 mi
Last recorded77,693 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 400 Series88,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBZ 3206
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 77,693 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 77,693 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 74,777 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 74,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 70,823 miles

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

Offside mirror housing missing

Fail 26 Sep 2007 70,823 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Accessory brake lamp not working

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

Offside mirror housing missing

Pass 3 Jul 2006 67,888 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch coroded

Fail 3 Jul 2006 67,888 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside rear wheel arch coroded

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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KBZ 3206 is a 1994 Volvo 400 Series in Silver with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KBZ 3206, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KBZ 3206 registered?

KBZ 3206 is a 1994 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is KBZ 3206 safe to buy?

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