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N310 XUX

1996 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,081 mi
Last recorded114,081 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN310 XUX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 114,081 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 105,318 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 105,318 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 96,753 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 91,018 miles

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 91,018 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 91,000 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 83,727 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 79,567 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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N310 XUX is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 115,901 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N310 XUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N310 XUX registered?

N310 XUX is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N310 XUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N310 XUX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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