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J22 KKK

1998 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,672 mi
Last recorded122,672 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 KKK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 122,672 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 113,468 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 104,603 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 96,676 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 90,815 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 87,052 miles

cuts in outer wall n/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2010 87,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cuts in outer wall n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2009 82,274 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 82,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

inner & outer wall split o/s/f tyre

inner wall split o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2008 77,462 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 77,264 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 73,803 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 68,004 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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J22 KKK is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 95,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J22 KKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J22 KKK registered?

J22 KKK is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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