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G22 KNH

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

112,924 mi
Last recorded112,924 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG22 KNH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2025 112,924 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 105,368 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 101,351 miles

underbody covered all over in underseal

Fail 27 Nov 2023 101,346 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both Sides (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody covered all over in underseal

Pass 24 Oct 2022 100,540 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Upper Belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin os & ns pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 100,540 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Upper Belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin os & ns pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 99,854 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 99,854 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 98,713 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 96,215 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 92,698 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 13 Oct 2017 88,757 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 84,626 miles

intermitant fault with abs light

Pass 25 Nov 2015 83,136 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 76,924 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 75,759 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 71,882 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 67,505 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 61,432 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Nov 2009 49,808 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Nov 2008 44,326 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 41,792 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 37,260 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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G22 KNH is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1998 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 108,460 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 G22 KNH, 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 28 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G22 KNH registered?

G22 KNH is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is G22 KNH safe to buy?

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