1999 Volvo S40 1.7L Petrol · T13 STE
1999 Volvo S40 (1.7L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 1999. Recorded mileage 99,883 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T13 STE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 99,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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T13 STE 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 (T13 STE) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
T13 STE Mileage History
- 22/07/202292,030 mi
- 28/07/202394,334 mi+2,304 mi
- 28/07/202394,335 mi+1 mi
- 26/07/202496,784 mi+2,449 mi
- 31/07/202599,883 mi+3,099 mi
Average of roughly 2,596 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front suspension bush and top mount wearModerate
Wishbone bushes, drop links and top mounts wear steadily on UK roads, leaving the S40 noisy at the front and less settled at motorway speeds.
- ABS module and speed signal faultsModerate
ABS control units and related wiring can fail intermittently, bringing warning lights, lost speed signal and awkward-to-diagnose electrical gremlins.
- Rear arch and sill corrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, sill ends and lower body mounts is a major reason otherwise usable S40s fail MOTs or become uneconomical to save.
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