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N229 NJO

1996 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,387 mi
Last recorded57,387 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 NJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 57,387 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle, several suspension components and exhaust rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2020 57,387 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle, several suspension components and exhaust rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 54,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

several suspension bushes perishing

underside of vehicle, several suspension components, exhaust system rusty

Fail 7 Jun 2019 54,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

several suspension bushes perishing

underside of vehicle, several suspension components, exhaust system rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2018 51,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,198 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 5 Jun 2017 48,197 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2016 44,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front side bumper marker not working causing 'bulb out' on dash

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 44,910 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside rear bumper has slightly damage/loose

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 40,994 miles

o/s/f side marker cracked

rear bumper cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2014 37,296 miles

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

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

several rear suspension bushes perishing

Fail 13 Jun 2014 37,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

several rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 31 May 2013 32,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 27,500 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 22,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2010 20,160 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 19,961 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 19,848 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,302 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 18,581 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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N229 NJO is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 N229 NJO, 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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N229 NJO is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 June 1996.

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