MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
corrosion- rear brake pipes
exhaust corrosion
front brake discs worn, reccomend replace with pads (see vt-30 form)
low effort- offside rear parking brake
nearside front marker lamp inop
nearside front wishbone back bush worn
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
pedal rubbers worn
play in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes
slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
baby seat fitted to nearside rear check seatbelt as best possible
both rear loawer control arms outer bushes seperating
coolant staining to engine front crank area
front registration plate cracked and rear delaminating
nearside front marker light not working
offside front inner brake pad appears to be getting low
rear silencer corroding/ getting weak just starting to blow
some play offside steering rod
surface corrosion to both rear brake pipes previously greased
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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N830 RNR is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 N830 RNR, 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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N830 RNR is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 May 1996.
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