1999 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · V89 DEJ
1999 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 59,681 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V89 DEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 59,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V89 DEJ 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 (V89 DEJ) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
V89 DEJ Mileage History
- 27/11/202357,443 mi
- 06/11/202458,479 mi+1,036 mi
- 07/11/202458,479 mi
- 04/11/202559,681 mi+1,202 mi
- 07/11/202559,681 mi
Average of roughly 1,150 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: 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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