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N352 SRY

1996 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,814 mi
Last recorded163,814 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN352 SRY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 163,814 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 163,814 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 156,133 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 4 Nov 2009 156,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2008 146,323 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 146,207 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 139,836 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 120,721 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 120,721 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Aug 2005 118,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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N352 SRY is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N352 SRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N352 SRY registered?

N352 SRY is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N352 SRY safe to buy?

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