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C11 KJJ

1996 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,771 mi
Last recorded89,771 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 KJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 89,771 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 89,771 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 86,404 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 81,055 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 81,055 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 73,646 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 66,217 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 56,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 56,696 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 49,357 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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C11 KJJ is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 115,901 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C11 KJJ, 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 30 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C11 KJJ registered?

C11 KJJ is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is C11 KJJ safe to buy?

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