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1998 VOLVO S401.8L Petrol

R986 EWC

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 77,201 miles recorded, this Red 1998 VOLVO S40 runs on Petrol with a 1795cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT

Expired

Expires 13/05/2024

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 77,201
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1795cc

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

/ 100 · Below Average

DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Below Average.

This score reflects past DVSA test passes and advisory frequency. However, it does not check if the car has £15,000 of unpaid finance, an insurance write-off marker, or a police theft report.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1998 Volvo S40 (R986 EWC), we found 4 MOT results in the period of April 2022 to May 2023.

Across its entire MOT history, this Volvo has a 50% success rate (2 passes and 2 fails). The failure history is significant; we recommend a thorough mechanical inspection before purchase.

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