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N153 VOG

1996 Volvo 400 Series

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,266 mi
Last recorded91,266 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Volvo 400 Series85,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 VOG
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 91,266 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 80,649 miles

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

offside rear wheel arches sign of corosion

Fail 20 Mar 2009 80,649 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear wheel arches sign of corosion

Pass 19 Dec 2007 74,819 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 74,819 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 70,317 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 64,544 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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N153 VOG is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N153 VOG, 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 N153 VOG registered?

N153 VOG is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N153 VOG safe to buy?

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