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N740 JLD

1996 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,325 mi
Last recorded103,325 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 JLD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2008 103,325 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 95,236 miles

some play in n/s front antiroll bar link pin

Pass 12 Jun 2006 87,166 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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N740 JLD is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 N740 JLD, 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 N740 JLD registered?

N740 JLD is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 July 1996.

Is N740 JLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N740 JLD shows 3 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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