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N813 LUD

1996 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,216 mi
Last recorded107,216 miles
Recorded on22 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN813 LUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2010 107,216 miles

slightplay n/s rack arm

Fail 17 May 2010 107,213 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slightplay n/s rack arm

Pass 4 Apr 2009 105,224 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 92,537 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 82,291 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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N813 LUD is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N813 LUD, 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 N813 LUD registered?

N813 LUD is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N813 LUD safe to buy?

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