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LF53 SVO

1996 Volvo 400 Series

Maroon Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,247 mi
Last recorded82,247 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Volvo 400 Series85,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 SVO
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 82,247 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 82,247 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 80,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2009 80,429 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2008 77,882 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 77,861 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 275,674 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 75,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 72,721 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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LF53 SVO is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series in Maroon with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 LF53 SVO, 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 LF53 SVO registered?

LF53 SVO is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is LF53 SVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF53 SVO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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