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K5 VNT

1999 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,427 mi
Last recorded59,427 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 VNT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 59,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 54,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 49,507 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 49,151 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 49,151 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 48,433 miles

Uneven wear tread

Fail 24 Nov 2021 48,433 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Uneven wear tread

Pass 2 Dec 2020 46,647 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 46,647 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 46,072 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear registration plate slight delaminated unlikely to be misread

Pass 3 Dec 2018 45,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure but unlikely to be detached

Pass 16 Nov 2017 44,847 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 43,894 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 43,894 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 43,531 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 43,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 43,232 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 43,232 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 42,765 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 42,765 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 41,450 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,026 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 37,725 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 35,720 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 34,551 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 34,550 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 31,641 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 28,344 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 28,343 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 23,950 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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K5 VNT is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K5 VNT, 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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What year was K5 VNT registered?

K5 VNT is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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