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K888 COX

1999 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,288 mi
Last recorded51,288 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 COX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 51,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rails front to rear have surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 50,115 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rails/suspension mounts have surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 46,714 miles

Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rails/outriggers and suspension mounts have surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective slightly dull beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective slightly dull beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded heavy corroded in the mount (possibly cracked ?) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 44,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 40,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 37,913 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 37,900 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 33,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small rear silencer cracked and leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear bumper marker lamp not working

Pass 19 Sep 2018 29,751 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slight damage

Fail 14 Sep 2018 29,708 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slight damage

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 27,315 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 25,188 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 24,483 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 23,544 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 22,674 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 21,703 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 21,059 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 20,476 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 20,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 19,779 miles

o/s/r outer side light not working

Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,717 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 17,793 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 17,793 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,660 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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K888 COX is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K888 COX, 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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K888 COX is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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