1998 Volvo S40 1.9L Petrol · S621 GHU
1998 Volvo S40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 50,085 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2012.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S621 GHU Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2011
- 50,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S621 GHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volvo S40 (S621 GHU) between April 2006 and July 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)”; “Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)”.
S621 GHU Mileage History
- 04/04/20064,437 mi
- 18/04/200714,195 mi+9,758 mi
- 15/04/200823,431 mi+9,236 mi
- 21/04/200823,438 mi+7 mi
- 21/10/200828,981 mi+5,543 mi
- 21/10/200828,981 mi
- 02/10/200938,887 mi+9,906 mi
- 24/09/201047,643 mi+8,756 mi
- 21/07/201150,082 mi+2,439 mi
- 22/07/201150,085 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 8,616 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front suspension bush and top mount wearModerate
Wishbone bushes, drop links and top mounts wear steadily on UK roads, leaving the S40 noisy at the front and less settled at motorway speeds.
- ABS module and speed signal faultsModerate
ABS control units and related wiring can fail intermittently, bringing warning lights, lost speed signal and awkward-to-diagnose electrical gremlins.
- Rear arch and sill corrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, sill ends and lower body mounts is a major reason otherwise usable S40s fail MOTs or become uneconomical to save.
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