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N290 BJM

1996 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,795 mi
Last recorded84,795 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN290 BJM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 84,795 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 84,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 May 2008 67,200 miles

near side door mirror glass is cracked, near side cruise light lens is broken, oil leak gearbox area

Pass 3 Aug 2007 65,586 miles

advise notes same as note number 470615417201

Fail 3 Aug 2007 65,586 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

exhaust system getting rusty

fuel filler pipe rubber section perishing

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter wet

signs of previous fuel leakage around fueltank not leaking at present

Pass 29 Jun 2006 63,273 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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N290 BJM is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N290 BJM, 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 N290 BJM registered?

N290 BJM is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N290 BJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N290 BJM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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