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M137 DLY

1996 Volvo 400 Series

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,314 mi
Last recorded35,314 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Volvo 400 Series85,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM137 DLY
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 35,314 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 84,886 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 34,432 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 34,418 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 33,923 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2010 33,923 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2009 32,949 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 31,786 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 30,549 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 29,248 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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M137 DLY is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M137 DLY, 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 M137 DLY registered?

M137 DLY is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is M137 DLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M137 DLY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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