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N163 NHR

1996 Volvo 400 Series

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,791 mi
Last recorded85,791 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Volvo 400 Series85,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN163 NHR
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 85,791 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 85,286 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 85,286 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 84,654 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 84,015 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 83,363 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 82,573 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 81,709 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 80,812 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 79,407 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 78,305 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 76,904 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 75,111 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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N163 NHR is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N163 NHR, 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

How do I check the history of N163 NHR?

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What year was N163 NHR registered?

N163 NHR is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N163 NHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N163 NHR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N163 NHR have outstanding finance?

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