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J13 DYE

1996 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,189 mi
Last recorded81,189 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 DYE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 81,189 miles

wipers smear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak from near side of gearbox

Fail 28 Jan 2011 81,189 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wipers smear

Fail 27 Jan 2011 81,182 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 79,818 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all 4 tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 20 Jan 2010 79,818 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Jan 2009 78,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 78,856 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 77,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 77,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 75,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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J13 DYE is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 103,036 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 S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J13 DYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J13 DYE registered?

J13 DYE is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J13 DYE safe to buy?

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