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N190 NJO

1996 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,223 mi
Last recorded109,223 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN190 NJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 109,223 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 109,223 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 103,659 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 103,659 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 96,091 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 96,091 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 98,725 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 89,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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N190 NJO is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N190 NJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N190 NJO registered?

N190 NJO is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is N190 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N190 NJO shows 8 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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