1998 Volvo V40 1.9L Diesel · R664 EKV
1998 Volvo V40 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 205,387 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/09/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/12/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,387 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1870cc
R664 EKV Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2008
- 205,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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.
R664 EKV Mileage History
- 09/08/2005147,662 mi
- 09/08/2006164,297 mi+16,635 mi
- 08/08/2007182,694 mi+18,397 mi
- 08/08/2007182,694 mi
- 03/09/2008205,376 mi+22,682 mi
- 05/09/2008205,387 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 18,777 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R664 EKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volvo V40 (R664 EKV) between August 2005 and September 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2008 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.
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