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N772 JLD

1996 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,863 mi
Last recorded147,863 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN772 JLD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 147,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2010 145,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front reg plate discoloured

Fail 10 Mar 2010 145,237 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate cracked and discoloured

play in o/s inner track rod joint

Pass 30 May 2007 135,734 miles

both number plate,s poor condition.

exhaust very rusty.

play in steering rack.

Pass 23 May 2006 124,150 miles

number plate's poor condition. †play in steering rack. †slight play in near side front wheel bearing.

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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N772 JLD is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N772 JLD, 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 N772 JLD registered?

N772 JLD is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N772 JLD safe to buy?

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