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N883 NTL

1996 Volvo 400 Series

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

187,758 mi
Last recorded187,758 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo 400 Series85,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN883 NTL
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 187,758 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 187,758 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 185,074 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 185,074 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 181,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 181,881 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 177,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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N883 NTL is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N883 NTL, 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 N883 NTL registered?

N883 NTL is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is N883 NTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N883 NTL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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