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N106 GLT

1996 Volvo 400 Series

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,191 mi
Last recorded60,191 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Volvo 400 Series85,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN106 GLT
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2009 60,191 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 54,545 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 50,376 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 45,559 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front 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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N106 GLT is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N106 GLT, 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 N106 GLT registered?

N106 GLT is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N106 GLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N106 GLT shows 4 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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