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H20 BSH

1999 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,947 mi
Last recorded108,947 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 BSH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2012 108,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake dics corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 108,947 miles

brake dics corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2011 104,178 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 104,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2010 98,000 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 90,303 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 90,241 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 81,774 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 71,809 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 71,809 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 59,843 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 59,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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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H20 BSH is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H20 BSH, 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

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What year was H20 BSH registered?

H20 BSH is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is H20 BSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H20 BSH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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