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N190 NMW

1996 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,053 mi
Last recorded127,053 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2005
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN190 NMW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2005 127,053 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 127,053 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

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 NMW is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 NMW, 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 N190 NMW registered?

N190 NMW is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is N190 NMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N190 NMW shows 2 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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