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L104 YCU

1994 Volvo 400 Series

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,312 mi
Last recorded141,312 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2006
Typical for 1994 Volvo 400 Series88,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL104 YCU
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2006 141,312 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 141,312 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 139,861 miles

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

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

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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L104 YCU is a 1994 Volvo 400 Series in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L104 YCU, 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 L104 YCU registered?

L104 YCU is a 1994 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L104 YCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L104 YCU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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