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K100 CGK

1996 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,614 mi
Last recorded102,614 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK100 CGK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 102,614 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 98,967 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 98,951 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 96,420 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 96,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2009 94,197 miles

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

play in steering rack on the offside

Pass 19 May 2008 91,936 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 91,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2007 89,844 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 87,210 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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K100 CGK is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc 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 K100 CGK, 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 K100 CGK registered?

K100 CGK is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is K100 CGK safe to buy?

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