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A8 CKS

1996 Volvo 400 Series

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,159 mi
Last recorded137,159 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Volvo 400 Series85,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 CKS
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 137,159 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 137,159 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 130,279 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 130,279 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 121,241 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 121,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 112,459 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 112,459 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

front and rear brake discs worn recommend replacement next time brake pads required

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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A8 CKS is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 85,070 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 A8 CKS, 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 30 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 A8 CKS registered?

A8 CKS is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is A8 CKS safe to buy?

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