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N107 KEU

1996 Volvo 400 Series

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,274 mi
Last recorded79,274 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo 400 Series85,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN107 KEU
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 79,274 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 78,058 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 78,040 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2010 77,503 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 77,497 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 76,027 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 76,035 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 68,463 miles

exhaust blow

front brake balance

wear in rack

Fail 21 Nov 2008 68,463 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust blow

front brake balance

wear in rack

Fail 22 Nov 2007 58,950 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

centre exhaust joint blowing

corrosion rear discs

wear in steering rack

Pass 22 Nov 2007 58,950 miles

centre exhaust joint blowing

corrosion rear discs

wear in steering rack

Pass 8 Nov 2006 49,008 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 49,008 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

wear n/s rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2005 42,860 miles

wear front pads and discs.

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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N107 KEU is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N107 KEU, 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 N107 KEU registered?

N107 KEU is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 22 January 1996.

Is N107 KEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N107 KEU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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