1998 Volvo V40 1.9L Petrol · R422 AFU
1998 Volvo V40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 104,546 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/11/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1855cc
R422 AFU Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2010
- 104,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
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.
R422 AFU Mileage History
- 02/11/200581,317 mi
- 21/11/200689,381 mi+8,064 mi
- 21/11/200689,381 mi
- 16/11/200794,183 mi+4,802 mi
- 17/11/200899,185 mi+5,002 mi
- 21/11/200899,220 mi+35 mi
- 20/11/2009102,069 mi+2,849 mi
- 20/11/2009102,069 mi
- 10/11/2010104,502 mi+2,433 mi
- 13/11/2010104,546 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 4,619 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
R422 AFU 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 V40 (R422 AFU) between November 2005 and November 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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