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K9 KBB

1999 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,372 mi
Last recorded80,372 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 KBB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 80,372 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2025 78,509 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 78,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mid chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 77,043 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 76,905 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 75,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 73,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 71,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 71,326 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 68,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing rust (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush starting to crack (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush starting to crack (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion in most prescribed areas

Fail 6 Jan 2020 68,803 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing rust (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush starting to crack (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush starting to crack (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion in most prescribed areas

Pass 18 Jan 2019 66,453 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 64,279 miles

both front brake flex rubbers perishing

corrosion in prescribed areas offside rear of outer sill weakening with corrosion

exhaust system and joints poor condition

offside front tyre worn to limit 1.6 mm

offside front wheel bearing shows slight play

offside front wheel rim damaged bead areas

Fail 18 Jan 2018 64,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake flex rubbers perishing

corrosion in prescribed areas offside rear of outer sill weakening with corrosion

exhaust system and joints poor condition

offside front tyre worn to limit 1.6 mm

offside front wheel bearing shows slight play

offside front wheel rim damaged bead areas

Pass 20 Jan 2017 62,410 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2017 62,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear to centre section joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2016 60,228 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 60,160 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 57,741 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 54,517 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,373 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 45,502 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 39,604 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 38,472 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,859 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 33,967 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,431 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 28,281 miles

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

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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K9 KBB is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 92,953 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 K9 KBB, 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 27 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K9 KBB is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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