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S436 KLT

1999 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

189,908 mi
Last recorded189,908 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS436 KLT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 189,908 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Various rear suspension bushes worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 184,189 miles

Centre exhaust in poor condition

N/S/F drop link boot deteriorated

Rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Rear brake pipes corroded

Registration plates deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2012 176,372 miles

Both rear side marker lights not working

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine oil leak

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

Various suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2011 169,329 miles

front brakes slightly imbalanced/slightly distorted

front tyres edges worn

r/o/s indicator slightly faded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 157,144 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 143,406 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 128,976 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 115,156 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 115,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 103,352 miles

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

front number plate cracked(still readable)

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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S436 KLT is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S436 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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S436 KLT is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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