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N712 YON

1996 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

192,182 mi
Last recorded192,182 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN712 YON
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2011 192,182 miles

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

damage to o/s/f wing door & bumpers

Pass 20 Mar 2010 178,413 miles

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

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

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

adv on engin oil leak under car

adv on n/s/f tyre on 1.6moninner edge

adv on o/s/f tyre on 1.6m on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2009 172,878 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 164,117 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2006 156,413 miles

Nearside Rear 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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N712 YON is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N712 YON, 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 N712 YON registered?

N712 YON is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N712 YON safe to buy?

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