MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,189 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
wipers smear
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
oil leak from near side of gearbox
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
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all 4 tyres slightly out of shape
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
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)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for J13 DYE shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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