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S122 KPX

1999 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,436 mi
Last recorded182,436 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 KPX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2016 182,436 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front coil springs corroded

Front cv boots deteriorated

Front indicators becoming pale

Front passenger belt frayed

Minor leak of exhaust gasses

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 173,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded and weak in places

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

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jul 2014 164,431 miles

front brake pads approx.4mm

metal brake pipes starting to corrde

rear brake pads wearing low

rear tyres starting to perish

slight fluctuation on o/s/r brake disc

Pass 3 Jul 2013 150,431 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

rear antiroll bar bushes worn

Fail 3 Jul 2013 150,431 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

rear antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 13 Jul 2012 138,372 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 128,081 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear anti roll bar D-bushes worn

Exhaust system rusty and weak in places

Fail 21 Jul 2011 128,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear anti roll bar D-bushes worn

Exhaust system rusty and weak in places

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Jul 2010 120,411 miles

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

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

slight damage on n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

slight damage to n/s/r light lens

Fail 8 Jul 2010 120,409 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

slight damage on n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

slight damage to n/s/r light lens

Pass 8 Jul 2009 105,853 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 93,221 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 93,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 79,207 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES IN POOR CONDITION

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2006 75,424 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 75,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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S122 KPX is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S122 KPX, 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 S122 KPX registered?

S122 KPX is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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