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N929 NFC

1996 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,782 mi
Last recorded128,782 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN929 NFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 128,782 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel tank filler neck deteriorated

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

O/S steering rack knuckle worn

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 May 2011 128,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel tank filler neck deteriorated

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

O/S steering rack knuckle worn

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 May 2010 126,694 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 May 2010 126,694 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 May 2009 123,018 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front tyre treads cracking

o/s head lamp bulb cover missing

side light inoperative without ignition no dim dip working

Fail 9 May 2009 123,018 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front tyre treads cracking

o/s head lamp bulb cover missing

side light inoperative without ignition no dim dip working

Pass 30 Apr 2008 117,016 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 117,016 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 111,357 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 111,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 105,854 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 105,738 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear light cluster cover slightly cracked

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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N929 NFC is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N929 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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N929 NFC is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 May 1996.

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