MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,932 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Battery insecure
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Battery insecure
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
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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N186 USH is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 N186 USH, 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 N186 USH registered?
N186 USH is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 July 1996.
Is N186 USH safe to buy?
The MOT history for N186 USH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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