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N830 RNR

1996 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,650 mi
Last recorded170,650 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN830 RNR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 170,650 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 168,213 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 168,194 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 153,409 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 153,408 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 135,211 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 135,199 miles

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?

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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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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What year was N830 RNR registered?

N830 RNR is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 May 1996.

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