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S423 KLT

1999 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,509 mi
Last recorded155,509 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS423 KLT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 155,509 miles

offside rear brake pads worn to minimum allowed thickness-advise attention sought

slight corrosion in both front to rear brake pipes

Fail 17 Aug 2010 155,509 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside rear brake pads worn to minimum allowed thickness-advise attention sought

slight corrosion in both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Aug 2009 145,640 miles

offside head lamp bulb connection would benefit from attention

slight deterioration in front and rear number plates

Pass 14 Jul 2008 135,535 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

exhaust system at rear flange area corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to wear bars

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 14 Jul 2008 135,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advanced to border line deterioration/perishing in offside front flexy brake hose

damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

exhaust system at rear flange area corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to wear bars

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 23 Jul 2007 126,018 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 116,978 miles

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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S423 KLT is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S423 KLT, 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 S423 KLT registered?

S423 KLT is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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