1998 Volvo V40 1.9L Diesel · S763 RNX
1998 Volvo V40 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 159,780 miles. MOT expired on 05 Feb 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Feb 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S763 RNX Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2008
- 159,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S763 RNX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volvo V40 (S763 RNX) between February 2006 and February 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2008 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”.
S763 RNX Mileage History
- 02/02/2006125,156 mi
- 02/02/2006125,156 mi
- 16/01/2007144,202 mi+19,046 mi
- 06/02/2007144,411 mi+209 mi
- 05/02/2008159,780 mi+15,369 mi
- 05/02/2008159,780 mi
Average of roughly 17,246 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo V40
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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