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BKZ 6284

1999 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

163,429 mi
Last recorded163,429 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 6284
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2010 163,429 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 144,825 miles

some corrosion to inside and outside edges of both rear brake discs

some corrosion to os and ns metal brake pipes near fuel tank

windscreen chipped in os swept area

Fail 14 Sep 2009 144,825 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to os and ns metal brake pipes near fuel tank

ns front bumper marker lamp inoperative

ns front flexible brake pipe perished

some corrosion to inside and outside edges of both rear brake discs

windscreen chipped in os swept area

Fail 9 Sep 2009 144,815 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2008 139,607 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 139,583 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 133,976 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 133,971 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

slight movement in n/s and o/s steering rack

Fail 25 Sep 2006 125,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 125,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 6284 is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 6284, 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.

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What year was BKZ 6284 registered?

BKZ 6284 is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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