1998 Volvo S40 1.9L Petrol · R711 CCL
1998 Volvo S40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 87,437 miles. MOT valid until 14/04/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1855cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R711 CCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 87,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R711 CCL Mileage History
- 25/03/202486,748 mi
- 07/04/202587,262 mi+514 mi
- 07/04/202587,262 mi
- 07/04/202687,417 mi+155 mi
- 15/04/202687,437 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 335 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R711 CCL 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 1998 Volvo S40 (R711 CCL) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 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: Suspension (18 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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