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N714 YON

1996 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,093 mi
Last recorded58,093 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN714 YON
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,093 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,533 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 56,452 miles

washer jet "tee" piece leaking ..... washers still ok

Pass 12 Apr 2007 55,312 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 53,286 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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N714 YON is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 103,036 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N714 YON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N714 YON registered?

N714 YON is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N714 YON safe to buy?

The MOT history for N714 YON shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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