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N940 KCW

1996 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,249 mi
Last recorded144,249 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN940 KCW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 144,249 miles

both front tyres poor,Near side cv

Pass 19 Jan 2010 140,830 miles

Near side front tyre outter wall shows slight damage

Fail 16 Jan 2010 140,827 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Near side front tyre outter wall shows slight damage

Pass 31 Dec 2008 135,174 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 135,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 131,659 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 127,927 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 127,924 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 123,524 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 123,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight travel in foot brake

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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N940 KCW is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc 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 N940 KCW, 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 N940 KCW registered?

N940 KCW is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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