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N270 NJO

1996 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,107 mi
Last recorded38,107 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN270 NJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 38,107 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 38,107 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 25,898 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 25,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 21,188 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 20,791 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 19,989 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 19,516 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 18,800 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 18,800 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 17,859 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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N270 NJO is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N270 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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What year was N270 NJO registered?

N270 NJO is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N270 NJO safe to buy?

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