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N780 FNM

1971 Volvo 400 Series

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,314 mi
Last recorded125,314 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1971 Volvo 400 Series90,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN780 FNM
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2012 125,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

plastic over sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2010 122,091 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 119,018 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 115,721 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 110,252 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 104,922 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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N780 FNM is a 1971 Volvo 400 Series in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 N780 FNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N780 FNM registered?

N780 FNM is a 1971 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is N780 FNM safe to buy?

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