1999 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · T575 ARF
1999 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 63,612 miles. MOT expired on 01 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T575 ARF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2024
- 63,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T575 ARF 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 (T575 ARF) between April 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 May 2024 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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 Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced too bright (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
T575 ARF Mileage History
- 25/04/202258,831 mi
- 28/04/202258,831 mi
- 17/04/202361,547 mi+2,716 mi
- 17/04/202361,547 mi
- 03/05/202463,612 mi+2,065 mi
Average of roughly 2,363 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: Poor
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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- 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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