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N910 NFC

1996 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,870 mi
Last recorded102,870 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN910 NFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 102,870 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 81,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 80,148 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 77,310 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT STREERING ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 77,310 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT STREERING ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 30 Apr 2007 73,644 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 73,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 69,104 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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N910 NFC is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,948cc 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 N910 NFC, 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 N910 NFC registered?

N910 NFC is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 May 1996.

Is N910 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N910 NFC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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