1999 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · V778 DDX
1999 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1999. Recorded mileage 101,357 miles. MOT valid until 08/09/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,357 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1588cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
V778 DDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 101,357 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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V778 DDX Mileage History
- 05/09/202387,864 mi
- 04/09/202494,565 mi+6,701 mi
- 09/09/202494,621 mi+56 mi
- 10/09/2025101,357 mi+6,736 mi
- 10/09/2025101,357 mi
Average of roughly 6,697 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V778 DDX 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 S40 (V778 DDX) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
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