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N884 XDO

1996 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,318 mi
Last recorded149,318 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN884 XDO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 149,318 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2008 142,925 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

rear number plate deteriorated but is still legible

Fail 19 Jun 2008 141,661 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 131,590 miles

slight uneven tyre wear n/s/r (rear tracking)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 131,590 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight uneven tyre wear n/s/r (rear tracking)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 122,395 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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N884 XDO is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,731cc 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 N884 XDO, 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 N884 XDO registered?

N884 XDO is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N884 XDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N884 XDO 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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