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N612 GSF

1996 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,399 mi
Last recorded85,399 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN612 GSF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2009 85,399 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

suspect leak at fuel tank

Pass 20 Jul 2009 85,399 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

suspect leak at fuel tank

Pass 30 Jul 2008 82,741 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 78,875 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 78,869 miles

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

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

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

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

1 of 2 bulbs in n/s/r sidelight inop

Pass 24 Jul 2006 71,722 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 64,339 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 64,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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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N612 GSF is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N612 GSF, 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 N612 GSF registered?

N612 GSF is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N612 GSF safe to buy?

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