MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,408 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
n/s/f brake binding slightly
o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipes corroded & only just acceptable
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
n/s/f brake binding slightly
o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipes corroded & only just acceptable
front-rear brake pipes corroded
Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front-rear brake pipes corroded
front-rear brake pipes corroded
n/s outer sidelamp not working
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front-rear brake pipes corroded
n/s outer sidelamp not working
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front cross member below radiator corroded
n/s/r outer sidelamp not working
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front cross member corroded
front spring top mounting plates corroded
o/s rear outer sidelamp not working
rattle from inside exhaust
rear brake pipes corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged
slight noise from cambelt area
some play in o/s steering rack
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged
slight noise from cambelt area
some play in o/s steering rack
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
indicator/ wiper switches loose on column
slight play in o.s f hub
small chip in n/s windscreen
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
N244 JVS is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 N244 JVS, 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
How do I check the history of N244 JVS?
You can check the full history of N244 JVS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was N244 JVS registered?
N244 JVS is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 1996.
Is N244 JVS safe to buy?
The MOT history for N244 JVS shows 18 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does N244 JVS have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N244 JVS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.