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N846 LBH

1996 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,900 mi
Last recorded65,900 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN846 LBH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 65,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight imballance on rear brakes

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre deteriorating

number plates deteriorating

offside front tyre deteriorating

Pass 12 Aug 2009 63,759 miles

Both number plates deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

One offside front wheel nut different to other three

Fail 3 Aug 2009 63,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both number plates deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

One offside front wheel nut different to other three

Pass 4 Aug 2008 61,527 miles

Oil leak

front number plate started to deteriorate .

offside front wheel - x1 wheel nut is different.

smaller hose on filler neck to tank perished

Pass 7 Aug 2007 59,174 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 56,574 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 56,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N846 LBH is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N846 LBH, 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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N846 LBH is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 July 1996.

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