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N97 CKP

1996 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,387 mi
Last recorded90,387 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN97 CKP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 90,387 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 90,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 88,352 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 88,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 86,075 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 86,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 83,231 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 83,231 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 76,899 miles

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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N97 CKP is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N97 CKP, 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 N97 CKP registered?

N97 CKP is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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