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S401 KGC

1999 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,727 mi
Last recorded163,727 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS401 KGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 163,727 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 163,727 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 158,440 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 150,546 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 150,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 127,576 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

play in the rear link bar bush

play in the steering just legal

rear inner side light inop

slight play in the rear suspension nbushs

Pass 14 Mar 2006 112,301 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s o/s outer sills platic covers fitted

slight damage to n/s headlamp

Fail 14 Mar 2006 112,301 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

n/s o/s outer sills platic covers fitted

slight damage to n/s headlamp

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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S401 KGC is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S401 KGC, 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 S401 KGC registered?

S401 KGC is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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