1999 Volvo V40 1.8L Petrol · V497 DGV
1999 Volvo V40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 116,662 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2011.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V497 DGV Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2010
- 116,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V497 DGV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volvo V40 (V497 DGV) between October 2006 and April 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
V497 DGV Mileage History
- 21/10/200690,609 mi
- 24/10/200690,821 mi+212 mi
- 25/02/2008104,018 mi+13,197 mi
- 02/03/2009111,783 mi+7,765 mi
- 02/03/2009111,783 mi
- 29/04/2009112,401 mi+618 mi
- 29/04/2009112,402 mi+1 mi
- 24/04/2010116,662 mi+4,260 mi
Average of roughly 7,429 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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