1996 Volvo 400 Series 1.6L Petrol · N629 WMS
1996 Volvo 400 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1996. Recorded mileage 152,162 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 400 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,162 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1600cc
N629 WMS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2008
- 152,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N629 WMS Mileage History
- 22/04/2006135,648 mi
- 29/04/2006135,648 mi
- 16/05/2007145,015 mi+9,367 mi
- 31/03/2008152,163 mi+7,148 mi
- 08/04/2008152,162 mi-1 mi
Average of roughly 8,411 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N629 WMS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 400 Series (N629 WMS) between April 2006 and April 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.