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1999 Volvo S40 1.9L Petrol · T681 DWL

T681 DWL

1999 Volvo S40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 11/03/1999. Recorded mileage 109,843 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLVO S40
Year / Origin
1999
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28/10/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
109,843 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/10/2025
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1999
Engine
1855cc

T681 DWL Key Findings

  • 32 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2024
  • 109,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 13 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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T681 DWL Mileage History

  1. 04/05/200655,442 mi
  2. 04/05/200655,442 mi
  3. 10/05/200761,675 mi+6,233 mi
  4. 09/05/200868,216 mi+6,541 mi
  5. 09/05/200868,216 mi
  6. 12/05/200975,385 mi+7,169 mi
  7. 12/05/201080,895 mi+5,510 mi
  8. 06/05/201185,352 mi+4,457 mi
  9. 12/05/201289,266 mi+3,914 mi
  10. 14/05/201289,266 mi
  11. 15/04/201393,045 mi+3,779 mi
  12. 18/04/201393,045 mi
  13. 11/04/201495,228 mi+2,183 mi
  14. 06/08/201495,262 mi+34 mi
  15. 06/08/201495,262 mi
  16. 31/07/201597,977 mi+2,715 mi
  17. 11/08/201699,919 mi+1,942 mi
  18. 11/08/201699,919 mi
  19. 01/08/2017103,489 mi+3,570 mi
  20. 26/07/2018104,314 mi+825 mi
  21. 29/10/2019106,295 mi+1,981 mi
  22. 29/10/2019106,295 mi
  23. 29/10/2020106,778 mi+483 mi
  24. 29/10/2020106,778 mi
  25. 23/10/2021108,064 mi+1,286 mi
  26. 23/10/2021108,064 mi
  27. 27/10/2022108,239 mi+175 mi
  28. 27/10/2022108,239 mi
  29. 27/10/2023108,809 mi+570 mi
  30. 27/10/2023108,809 mi
  31. 25/10/2024109,843 mi+1,034 mi
  32. 25/10/2024109,843 mi

Average of roughly 2,944 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.

T681 DWL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 16:35
MOT Analysis

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

32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volvo S40 (T681 DWL) between May 2006 and October 2024.

The record contains 19 passes and 13 failures.

The most recent test on 25 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Windscreen (18 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 51 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: “front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.

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