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N224 GAB

1996 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,089 mi
Last recorded46,089 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN224 GAB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 46,089 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 46,084 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 46,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 46,065 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 45,989 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 45,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 45,848 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 45,325 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 45,325 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 44,912 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 44,331 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 44,331 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 43,811 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 43,135 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 41,686 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 40,771 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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N224 GAB is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N224 GAB, 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 N224 GAB registered?

N224 GAB is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N224 GAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N224 GAB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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