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N964 EKP

1971 Volvo 400 Series

Maroon Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,251 mi
Last recorded120,251 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1971 Volvo 400 Series90,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN964 EKP
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 120,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 110,113 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 102,191 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 95,280 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 86,924 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 86,924 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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N964 EKP is a 1971 Volvo 400 Series in Maroon with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N964 EKP, 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 N964 EKP registered?

N964 EKP is a 1971 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is N964 EKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N964 EKP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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