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K80 BOU

1999 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,117 mi
Last recorded125,117 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK80 BOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 125,117 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 123,590 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 122,258 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 120,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Apr 2022 118,804 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 116,589 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 114,658 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 112,600 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 111,887 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 111,887 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 109,744 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 109,744 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 104,369 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 12 Oct 2011 96,193 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 86,766 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 86,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 75,932 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 75,932 miles

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

front pads and discs worn low next 3000 mls

n/s/r brake pipes corroding

o/s/f tyre has small bulge in outer wall

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2008 65,281 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 54,696 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 47,154 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 42,495 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2006 42,495 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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K80 BOU is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 K80 BOU, 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 K80 BOU registered?

K80 BOU is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is K80 BOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K80 BOU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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