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H12 KCG

1999 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,990 mi
Last recorded95,990 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 KCG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2020 95,990 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front roadwheel damaged

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system detteriating in places

Pass 18 Jan 2018 91,100 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 91,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 84,926 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding

Pass 24 Aug 2015 77,298 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,073 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 71,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 66,477 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 60,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2012 60,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 May 2011 54,245 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 46,966 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 45,054 miles

damage to n/s/f wheel rim

slight n/s/f inner drive shaft seal leak

slight perishing to front brake hoses

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 21 May 2008 43,621 miles

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

both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating - recommend replace

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

offside rear tyre worn on edges

slight damage nearside front wheel rim

Pass 21 May 2008 43,621 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating - recommend replace

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

offside rear tyre worn on edges

slight damage nearside front wheel rim

Pass 20 Jun 2007 41,747 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

damage to nearside front wheel.

front no. plate damaged.

rear tyres worn slightly on edges.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 38,662 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 34,429 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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H12 KCG is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 H12 KCG, 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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H12 KCG is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 July 1999.

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