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N207 EFY

1996 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,413 mi
Last recorded50,413 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN207 EFY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 50,196 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 49,807 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,326 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 48,826 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 46,446 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 36,131 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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N207 EFY is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N207 EFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N207 EFY registered?

N207 EFY is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N207 EFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N207 EFY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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