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N508 TLJ

1996 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

171,102 mi
Last recorded171,102 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN508 TLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2019 171,102 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Object stuck to windscreen and objects hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda 0.915. Limit 0.960 to 1.040 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 3.88%. Limit 0.30% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.99. Limit 0.50 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty Will not stay in off position without object wedged in it. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Horn sound just acceptable

Nearside Rear Non obligatory amber position lamp broken and not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 164,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 164,402 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d rubber (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 163,345 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 163,336 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 161,579 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s inner rack joint has slight play in it

Pass 14 Jan 2015 159,536 miles

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

n/s sun visor drop down

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 159,536 miles

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

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

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

n/s sun visor drop down

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 158,105 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 155,682 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 152,374 miles

Battery loose

Pass 18 Jan 2011 148,335 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 148,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 144,446 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 137,434 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 137,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 131,909 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 131,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 124,814 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 124,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 115,551 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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N508 TLJ is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N508 TLJ, 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 N508 TLJ registered?

N508 TLJ is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N508 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N508 TLJ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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