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L712 ERU

1996 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,044 mi
Last recorded40,044 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Volvo 400 Series85,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL712 ERU
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2007 40,044 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear doors only open from the inside

nearside rear inner side light not operating

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 15 Dec 2005 30,734 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perrish and crack

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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L712 ERU is a 1996 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 100%.

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 L712 ERU, 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 L712 ERU registered?

L712 ERU is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is L712 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L712 ERU shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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