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N960 JHG

1996 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,593 mi
Last recorded115,593 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN960 JHG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 115,593 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 115,592 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 111,600 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 111,600 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 106,239 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 106,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 102,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 102,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 89,856 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 77,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N960 JHG is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Maroon 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 N960 JHG, 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 N960 JHG registered?

N960 JHG is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N960 JHG safe to buy?

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