1998 Volvo V40 1.9L Petrol · S492 BGU
1998 Volvo V40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 12/08/1998. Recorded mileage 106,686 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,686 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
S492 BGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/07/2026
- 106,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 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.
S492 BGU Mileage History
- 03/07/2023101,885 mi
- 04/07/2023101,885 mi
- 03/07/2024104,178 mi+2,293 mi
- 01/07/2025106,285 mi+2,107 mi
- 03/07/2026106,686 mi+401 mi
Average of roughly 1,600 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S492 BGU 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 V40 (S492 BGU) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded & offside (1.1.11 (c))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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