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N91 YRC

1996 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,899 mi
Last recorded84,899 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN91 YRC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2007 84,899 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 65,685 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 65,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 YRC is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 N91 YRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N91 YRC registered?

N91 YRC is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N91 YRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N91 YRC shows 3 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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