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N166 FBH

1996 Volvo 400 Series

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,526 mi
Last recorded152,526 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Volvo 400 Series85,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN166 FBH
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2007 152,526 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 152,526 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 134,594 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 134,585 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

195/60/15 tyres fitted to front and 185/55/15 tyres fitted to rear

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s washer jet needs adjusting

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

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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N166 FBH is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N166 FBH, 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 N166 FBH registered?

N166 FBH is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N166 FBH safe to buy?

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