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J2 CAT

1996 Volvo 400 Series

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

15,336 mi
Last recorded15,336 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Volvo 400 Series85,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 CAT
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 15,336 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 15,336 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2015 15,318 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective

brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 15,312 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 15,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to underbody and suspension

exhaust corroded

suspension bushes perished

Pass 18 Apr 2012 15,105 miles

battery loose

front subframe corroded

n/s/f sidewall perished

Fail 18 Apr 2012 15,100 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

battery loose

front subframe corroded

n/s/f sidewall perished

Pass 13 Apr 2011 14,839 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 14,449 miles

o/s/r seatbelt slightly lazy

Pass 12 Jun 2009 13,896 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 13,896 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 13,202 miles

advise nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 11 Jun 2007 12,460 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 12,358 miles

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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J2 CAT is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 J2 CAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J2 CAT registered?

J2 CAT is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 4 June 1996.

Is J2 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 CAT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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