Official DVLA Record

1999 Volvo V40 1.6L Petrol · S940 AKS

S940 AKS

1999 Volvo V40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1999. Recorded mileage 127,887 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLVO V40
Year / Origin
1999 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 27/07/2015
Road Tax
Untaxed (19/08/2014)
Recorded Mileage
127,887 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/07/2015
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 19/08/2014
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1999
Engine
1588cc

S940 AKS Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2014
  • 127,887 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 8 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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Known faults for Volvo V40

Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

S940 AKS Mileage History

  1. 01/07/200568,105 mi
  2. 04/07/200568,107 mi+2 mi
  3. 27/06/200676,784 mi+8,677 mi
  4. 03/07/200784,533 mi+7,749 mi
  5. 03/07/200784,533 mi
  6. 18/07/200891,573 mi+7,040 mi
  7. 18/07/200891,573 mi
  8. 16/07/200997,765 mi+6,192 mi
  9. 21/07/200997,770 mi+5 mi
  10. 16/07/2010103,462 mi+5,692 mi
  11. 22/07/2011110,365 mi+6,903 mi
  12. 23/07/2011110,369 mi+4 mi
  13. 25/07/2012116,409 mi+6,040 mi
  14. 28/07/2012116,414 mi+5 mi
  15. 16/07/2013121,820 mi+5,406 mi
  16. 17/07/2013121,824 mi+4 mi
  17. 07/07/2014127,884 mi+6,060 mi
  18. 08/07/2014127,887 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 6,629 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

S940 AKS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 17:09
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volvo V40 (S940 AKS) between July 2005 and July 2014.

The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 08 July 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.

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