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P995 NRL

1996 Volvo 400 Series

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,459 mi
Last recorded132,459 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Volvo 400 Series85,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP995 NRL
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 132,459 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 129,331 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 125,352 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust emissions on limit

one of two n/s rear lights not working

rear tyre pressures require checking

Pass 14 Aug 2007 121,487 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 121,422 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 118,184 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 113,290 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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P995 NRL is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P995 NRL, 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 P995 NRL registered?

P995 NRL is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 10 September 1996.

Is P995 NRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P995 NRL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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