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N91 JRE

1996 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,721 mi
Last recorded146,721 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN91 JRE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 146,721 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 140,563 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 140,474 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 134,366 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 134,335 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 128,367 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 128,204 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 119,356 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 110,492 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side front and rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2006 110,492 miles

near side front and rear brake binding slightly

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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N91 JRE is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N91 JRE, 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 N91 JRE registered?

N91 JRE is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N91 JRE safe to buy?

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