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N968 XUJ

1996 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,852 mi
Last recorded132,852 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN968 XUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2011 132,852 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 132,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 127,419 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 122,416 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 122,416 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 117,057 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 110,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 110,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 107,118 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 107,118 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 100,582 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 100,582 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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N968 XUJ is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Silver 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 N968 XUJ, 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 N968 XUJ registered?

N968 XUJ is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 June 1996.

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