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SIW 4991

1996 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,764 mi
Last recorded30,764 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Volvo 400 Series85,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 4991
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 30,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 30,754 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 29,947 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 29,293 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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SIW 4991 is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SIW 4991, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SIW 4991 registered?

SIW 4991 is a 1996 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is SIW 4991 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIW 4991 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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