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S250 BKP

1999 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,616 mi
Last recorded95,616 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS250 BKP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 95,616 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake ratchet side to side movement

nearside mirror glass cracked

rear d bushes worn

Fail 2 Nov 2009 95,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake ratchet side to side movement

nearside mirror glass cracked

rear d bushes worn

Pass 26 Sep 2008 91,572 miles

front brake pads getting low

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 26 Sep 2008 91,570 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads getting low

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2007 82,185 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 74,128 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

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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S250 BKP is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S250 BKP, 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 S250 BKP registered?

S250 BKP is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for S250 BKP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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