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N935 NFC

1996 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,207 mi
Last recorded122,207 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN935 NFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 122,207 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 122,207 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 112,352 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 112,352 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 101,548 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f ball joint rubber split, gear box oil leak, engine covered by plastic trim, slight play in steering system, child seat fitted to n/s/r, exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2009 101,548 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f ball joint rubber split, gear box oil leak, engine covered by plastic trim, slight play in steering system, child seat fitted to n/s/r, exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2008 93,312 miles

corrosion tfrough under body/ engine oil leaks/

play in o/s/ steering knuckle/ o/s/ link arm bush perished/ coil springs corroded/ brake pedal soft/ child seat fitted n/s/r/

Fail 29 Feb 2008 93,312 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion tfrough under body/ engine oil leaks/

play in o/s/ steering knuckle/ o/s/ link arm bush perished/ coil springs corroded/ brake pedal soft/ child seat fitted n/s/r/

Pass 28 Mar 2007 85,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general wear in steering

under body engine tray fitted

Pass 30 May 2006 79,325 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 79,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2005 71,394 miles

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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N935 NFC is a 1996 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N935 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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N935 NFC is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 May 1996.

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