1998 Volvo V40 1.7L Petrol · H5 RLR
1998 Volvo V40 (1.7L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 127,674 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,674 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
H5 RLR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2021
- 127,674 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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.
H5 RLR Mileage History
- 23/09/2021127,670 mi
- 24/09/2021127,674 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,228 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
H5 RLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volvo V40 (H5 RLR) between September 2021 and September 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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