1998 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · S198 EVK
1998 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 119,275 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2009.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 May 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,275 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S198 EVK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2008
- 119,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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S198 EVK Mileage History
- 05/11/200572,862 mi
- 28/10/200688,655 mi+15,793 mi
- 08/11/2007108,707 mi+20,052 mi
- 15/11/2008119,275 mi+10,568 mi
- 15/11/2008119,275 mi
Average of roughly 15,327 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S198 EVK 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 (S198 EVK) between November 2005 and November 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 November 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (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.
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