1998 Volvo S40 1.9L Petrol · R904 AWL
1998 Volvo S40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 03/06/1998. Recorded mileage 138,525 miles. MOT valid until 04/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1948cc
R904 AWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 138,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R904 AWL Mileage History
- 19/07/2024135,772 mi
- 19/07/2024135,772 mi
- 30/07/2025137,301 mi+1,529 mi
- 06/08/2025137,311 mi+10 mi
- 22/07/2026138,525 mi+1,214 mi
Average of roughly 1,372 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R904 AWL 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 (R904 AWL) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 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 (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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