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N81 NJO

1996 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,144 mi
Last recorded175,144 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN81 NJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 175,144 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 175,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 170,235 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 161,535 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 161,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 147,151 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cuts in side wall but not through to cords.

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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N81 NJO is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N81 NJO, 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 N81 NJO registered?

N81 NJO is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is N81 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N81 NJO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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