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BKZ 5076

1999 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,499 mi
Last recorded121,499 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 5076
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 121,499 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 121,499 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 119,418 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 115,733 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 115,733 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 112,866 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 112,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 109,849 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 109,849 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 102,401 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 93,440 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres on wear bars

Fail 22 Feb 2007 93,297 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s front tyres on wear bars

Pass 21 Feb 2006 81,028 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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BKZ 5076 is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 104,517 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BKZ 5076, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BKZ 5076?

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What year was BKZ 5076 registered?

BKZ 5076 is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 March 1999.

Is BKZ 5076 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKZ 5076 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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