1999 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · V539 DLC
1999 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 118,955 miles. MOT expired on 08 Mar 2011.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Mar 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Mar 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,955 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V539 DLC Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2010
- 118,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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V539 DLC Mileage History
- 09/03/200658,237 mi
- 09/03/200773,126 mi+14,889 mi
- 09/03/200773,126 mi
- 29/02/200885,661 mi+12,535 mi
- 07/03/2009102,084 mi+16,423 mi
- 27/02/2010118,955 mi+16,871 mi
Average of roughly 15,286 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
V539 DLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volvo S40 (V539 DLC) between March 2006 and February 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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.
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