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N741 GEV

1996 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,352 mi
Last recorded75,352 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN741 GEV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 75,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 74,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2017 74,126 miles

BODY SILLS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION, NEAR SEAT BELT ANCORAGE POINTS

BODY SILLS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION, NEAR SEAT BELT ANCORAGE POINTS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 74,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

BODY SILLS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION, NEAR SEAT BELT ANCORAGE POINTS

BODY SILLS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION, NEAR SEAT BELT ANCORAGE POINTS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 73,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 72,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all road wheels have trim covers

sills have plastic trim covers

Fail 15 Apr 2015 72,824 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all road wheels have trim covers

sills have plastic trim covers

Pass 16 Apr 2014 72,129 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,467 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 70,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked and scuffed

Pass 13 Apr 2011 69,725 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2010 68,916 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 67,350 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 65,902 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust poor condition.slight play n/s/f track rod end.rear brake pads wearing low.slight suspension knocks.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 65,902 miles

exhaust poor condition.slight play n/s/f track rod end.rear brake pads wearing low.slight suspension knocks.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 64,552 miles

exhaust poor condition †slight play o/s/f & n/s/f balljoints †slight play n/s/f drop link †rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Apr 2006 63,113 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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N741 GEV is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N741 GEV, 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 N741 GEV registered?

N741 GEV is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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