1999 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · V243 SOT
1999 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1999. Recorded mileage 116,805 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2014.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Nov 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,805 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V243 SOT Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2013
- 116,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V243 SOT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volvo S40 (V243 SOT) between February 2006 and February 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e”.
V243 SOT Mileage History
- 28/02/200673,029 mi
- 01/03/200673,029 mi
- 22/02/200777,677 mi+4,648 mi
- 22/02/200777,677 mi
- 23/02/200777,677 mi
- 26/03/200882,215 mi+4,538 mi
- 26/03/200882,215 mi
- 23/03/200986,431 mi+4,216 mi
- 23/03/200986,431 mi
- 07/02/201189,823 mi+3,392 mi
- 10/02/201186,823 mi-3,000 mi
- 26/01/201299,143 mi+12,320 mi
- 27/01/201299,143 mi
- 13/02/2013116,805 mi+17,662 mi
Average of roughly 6,290 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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