1999 Volvo V40 1.8L Petrol · V488 DGV
1999 Volvo V40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1999. Recorded mileage 38,616 miles. MOT valid until 15/12/2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/12/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,616 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1783cc
V488 DGV Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 38,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
V488 DGV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1999 Volvo V40 (V488 DGV) between December 2025 and December 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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