1999 Volvo V40 1.6L Petrol · V731 DGM
1999 Volvo V40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 204,128 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,128 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V731 DGM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2025
- 204,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V731 DGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volvo V40 (V731 DGM) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 September 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
V731 DGM Mileage History
- 23/06/2022188,090 mi
- 23/06/2023193,697 mi+5,607 mi
- 06/06/2024199,587 mi+5,890 mi
- 13/06/2024199,674 mi+87 mi
- 20/09/2025204,128 mi+4,454 mi
Average of roughly 4,943 miles per year across 5 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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