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N282 EPP

1971 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,887 mi
Last recorded110,887 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 1971 Volvo 400 Series90,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN282 EPP
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2011 110,887 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 106,789 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 106,789 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 102,130 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 101,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 96,031 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 96,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 90,902 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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N282 EPP is a 1971 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 90,790 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 N282 EPP, 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 55 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 N282 EPP registered?

N282 EPP is a 1971 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is N282 EPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N282 EPP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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