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D21 TEW

1999 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,275 mi
Last recorded71,275 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 TEW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 71,275 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 71,273 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 69,459 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 67,837 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 64,539 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 61,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 55,863 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 55,797 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 54,033 miles

Both headlamps silver tarnished beam strength just within legal limits

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 52,745 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 51,572 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 50,046 miles

Exhaust corroding

Fuel pipes corroding

Hazard switch difficult to switch off

Offside main brake pipe corroding at rear

Pass 7 Apr 2016 49,003 miles

Hazard warning switch difficult to switch off

Offside main brake pipe corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2015 48,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroding

cant see inner brake pads

exhaust corroding

Fail 8 Apr 2015 48,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroding

cant see inner brake pads

exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2014 46,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cannot see inner rear brake pads

exhaust corroding

offside main brake pipe corroding at rear

Fail 24 Mar 2014 46,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cannot see inner rear brake pads

exhaust corroding

offside main brake pipe corroding at rear

Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 45,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 42,099 miles

nsr tyre low on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 38,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 35,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 33,536 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 30,855 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 26,574 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 6 Apr 2006 26,574 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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D21 TEW is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 92,953 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D21 TEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D21 TEW registered?

D21 TEW is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is D21 TEW safe to buy?

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