1998 Volvo S40 1.9L Petrol · R95 PMO
1998 Volvo S40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 102,323 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/12/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,323 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
R95 PMO Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2009
- 102,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 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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R95 PMO Mileage History
- 02/02/200775,320 mi
- 05/02/200775,320 mi
- 31/03/200887,331 mi+12,011 mi
- 04/04/200885,020 mi-2,311 mi
- 16/04/200995,877 mi+10,857 mi
- 30/10/2009102,116 mi+6,239 mi
- 16/12/2009102,323 mi+207 mi
- 16/12/2009102,323 mi
Average of roughly 9,411 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R95 PMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volvo S40 (R95 PMO) between February 2007 and December 2009.
The record contains 3 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 low (1.8)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)”.
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