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N718 CGS

1971 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,419 mi
Last recorded81,419 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1971 Volvo 400 Series90,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN718 CGS
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2012 81,419 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both Front Lower Suspension Arms Corroding--Bushes Perishing

Front Brake Discs Worn --O/S/F Brake Pads Seem Low

Front Brake balance Poor

Gearbox & Engine Oil Leaks

N/S/F Seatbelt Pretensioner Has Been Deployed

N/S/R & Both Front Steel Brake Pipes Corroding

Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View

Power Steering Feed Pipes Corroding

Rear Brake Discs Corroding

Rear Brake Hose Collars Corroding

Rear Number Plate Discoloured

Sign Of Corrosion Both Front To Rear Steel Brake Pipes

Sign Of Corrosion Front Subframe

Sign Of Slight Under Body Corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 70,378 miles

child seat fitted at nearside rear ,seat belt unexamined

corrosion in brake pipes

wear in anti roll bar links

wear in offside front .lower wishbone,front bush

Fail 22 Sep 2011 70,378 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

child seat fitted at nearside rear ,seat belt unexamined

corrosion in brake pipes

wear in anti roll bar links

wear in offside front .lower wishbone,front bush

Pass 6 Sep 2010 62,612 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 56,237 miles

near side front wishbone,rear bush perishing

slight perishing of near side rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,794 miles

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

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

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2007 49,066 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Reaar no plate in poor condition

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrrode

Fail 26 Sep 2007 49,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front brake discs starting to corrode

O/s/r suspension top tie bar bushes in poor condition

O/s/r tyre perrished , low on tread and has a nail in it

Reaar no plate in poor condition

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrrode

Pass 13 Sep 2006 47,061 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 47,061 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 45,198 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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N718 CGS is a 1971 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N718 CGS, 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 N718 CGS registered?

N718 CGS is a 1971 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is N718 CGS safe to buy?

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