Official DVLA Record

1999 Volvo V40 1.7L Petrol · T520 FGN

T520 FGN

1999 Volvo V40 (1.7L, petrol). First registered 02/07/1999. Recorded mileage 75,680 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLVO V40
Year / Origin
1999
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 07/09/2022
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
75,680 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 07/09/2022
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1999
Engine
1731cc

T520 FGN Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2021
  • 75,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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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.

T520 FGN Mileage History

  1. 07/07/200637,929 mi
  2. 06/07/200741,816 mi+3,887 mi
  3. 04/07/200845,741 mi+3,925 mi
  4. 30/06/200949,500 mi+3,759 mi
  5. 09/07/201052,633 mi+3,133 mi
  6. 06/07/201155,910 mi+3,277 mi
  7. 04/07/201258,325 mi+2,415 mi
  8. 20/06/201360,612 mi+2,287 mi
  9. 26/06/201462,529 mi+1,917 mi
  10. 30/06/201563,759 mi+1,230 mi
  11. 18/07/201664,406 mi+647 mi
  12. 03/08/201767,454 mi+3,048 mi
  13. 31/07/201870,293 mi+2,839 mi
  14. 31/07/201870,293 mi
  15. 15/07/201973,514 mi+3,221 mi
  16. 18/07/201973,518 mi+4 mi
  17. 10/08/202074,927 mi+1,409 mi
  18. 11/08/202074,931 mi+4 mi
  19. 08/09/202175,680 mi+749 mi

Average of roughly 2,488 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

T520 FGN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 17:15
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volvo V40 (T520 FGN) between July 2006 and September 2021.

The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 08 September 2021 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre size: 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) ”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.

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