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N330 DYC

1996 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,304 mi
Last recorded118,304 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN330 DYC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 118,304 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 117,207 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 116,395 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 115,273 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 115,273 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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N330 DYC is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N330 DYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N330 DYC registered?

N330 DYC is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N330 DYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N330 DYC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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