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N340 DYC

1996 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,107 mi
Last recorded120,107 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN340 DYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2012 120,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 120,107 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 118,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 118,540 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 116,982 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 116,982 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 112,875 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 104,310 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 96,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 91,823 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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N340 DYC is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N340 DYC, 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 N340 DYC registered?

N340 DYC is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is N340 DYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N340 DYC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N340 DYC have outstanding finance?

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