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N102 DEY

1996 Volvo 400 Series

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,197 mi
Last recorded109,197 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Volvo 400 Series85,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 DEY
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 109,197 miles

front brake hoses perishing

front wiper blades worn**

nearside door mirror surround damaged

nearside front tyre tread worn low***

note/engine breather pipe missing

rear arches corroded

rear number plate discoulered

rear suspension bushes worn

sligh play nearside rear drop link

Fail 22 Dec 2008 109,197 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake hoses perishing

front wiper blades worn**

nearside door mirror surround damaged

nearside front tyre tread worn low***

note/engine breather pipe missing

note/trims to outer sill panels

offside front outer brake pad looks very low**(inner pad not visible)

rear arches corroded

rear number plate discoulered

rear suspension bushes worn

sligh play nearside rear drop link

Pass 27 Dec 2007 103,468 miles

n/s/f door mirror cover damaged

rear wiper rubber part missing

Fail 27 Dec 2007 103,468 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f door mirror cover damaged

rear wiper rubber part missing

Pass 28 Dec 2006 94,706 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 94,706 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s outer side light not working

Pass 29 Dec 2005 86,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N102 DEY is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N102 DEY, 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 N102 DEY registered?

N102 DEY is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 8 February 1996.

Is N102 DEY safe to buy?

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