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N27 CVU

1996 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,812 mi
Last recorded155,812 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 CVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 155,812 miles

All metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 150,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside rear wheel arches have slight corrosion

Offside front wing has slight corrosion (lower section towards sill)

Offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2015 145,142 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

the front number plate & n/s front bumper is damaged.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 140,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre section of the exhaust is heavily corroded

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2014 140,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre section of the exhaust is heavily corroded

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2013 136,349 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear brake disc is corroded

o/s rear brake disc is corroded

the centre section of the exhaust is corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2013 136,347 miles

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear brake disc is corroded

o/s rear brake disc is corroded

the centre section of the exhaust is corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 131,609 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 131,609 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 126,633 miles

Both rear brakes are binding and the o/s disc is worn/pitted

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Oct 2011 126,633 miles

Both rear brakes are binding and the o/s disc is worn/pitted

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Nov 2010 121,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s inner driveshaft seal/bearing has seepage.

Fail 29 Oct 2010 121,099 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s inner driveshaft seal/bearing has seepage.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 114,448 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 109,007 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 109,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 103,629 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 103,629 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 96,053 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 96,053 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 87,228 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering rack has slight play on the o/s

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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N27 CVU is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N27 CVU, 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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N27 CVU is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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