1999 Volvo V40 1.7L Petrol · T813 BHP
1999 Volvo V40 (1.7L, petrol). First registered 22 Jul 1999. Recorded mileage 130,120 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T813 BHP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 130,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T813 BHP 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 V40 (T813 BHP) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
T813 BHP Mileage History
- 08/09/2022118,358 mi
- 12/09/2022118,359 mi+1 mi
- 26/09/2023122,945 mi+4,586 mi
- 26/09/2024126,543 mi+3,598 mi
- 11/09/2025130,120 mi+3,577 mi
Average of roughly 3,909 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo V40
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
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