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N167 UFX

1996 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,757 mi
Last recorded170,757 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN167 UFX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 170,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 165,405 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre worn close on outter edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2006 159,574 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 159,574 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 153,177 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 153,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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N167 UFX is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 115,901 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N167 UFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N167 UFX registered?

N167 UFX is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 June 1996.

Is N167 UFX safe to buy?

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