MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,706 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
discs slightly corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
discs slightly corroded
both headlamp patterns are very poor and hights are an max limit. ok at time of test.
n/s inner driveshaft gaitor is leaking
n/s/f parking light on bumper has a broken lens
o/s/f wheel is dented also tyre wear is abnormal recomend tracking to be checked.
o/s/r handbrake linkage on the calliper is seized slightly.
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
both headlamp patterns are very poor and hights are an max limit. ok at time of test.
n/s inner driveshaft gaitor is leaking
n/s/f parking light on bumper has a broken lens
o/s/f wheel is dented also tyre wear is abnormal recomend tracking to be checked.
o/s/r handbrake linkage on the calliper is seized slightly.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
gearbox oil leaks
nsf side marker lens smashed
FRONT BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE ADVISE CHECK
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N275 HOR is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 N275 HOR, 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 N275 HOR registered?
N275 HOR is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 1996.
Is N275 HOR safe to buy?
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