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L40 KFF

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,805 mi
Last recorded65,805 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 KFF
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 65,805 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 65,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 65,058 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 64,535 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 64,491 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 64,028 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 62,092 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 59,853 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 58,928 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 55,367 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 51,286 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 48,839 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,897 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,457 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,453 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,927 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 38,516 miles

Front number plate slight cracked

Handbrake travel near to limit

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 36,301 miles

Centre Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 36,301 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 33,139 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?

Based on 412,062 MOT tests across 46,694 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
4,489
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
46,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 19,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,365
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 13,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,280
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L40 KFF is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1999 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 66,681 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 900 Series fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 19,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L40 KFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 900 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L40 KFF is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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