1998 Volvo V40 1.9L Diesel · R41 TFJ
1998 Volvo V40 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 181,494 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R41 TFJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2022
- 181,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
R41 TFJ Mileage History
- 11/10/2021163,512 mi
- 11/10/2021163,519 mi+7 mi
- 12/10/2022181,488 mi+17,969 mi
- 13/10/2022181,494 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 17,893 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R41 TFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volvo V40 (R41 TFJ) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”.
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