The road tax status for S403 BGU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for S403 BGU?

The MOT for S403 BGU is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 December 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of S403 BGU?

The recorded mileage for S403 BGU is 78,291 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S403 BGU ULEZ compliant?

No, S403 BGU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Volvo S40 1.7L Petrol · S403 BGU

S403 BGU

1998 Volvo S40 (1.7L, petrol). First registered 28/08/1998. Recorded mileage 78,291 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLVO S40
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
MOT Status: Valid until 21/12/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 78,291 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.7L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 21/12/2024

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Mileage: 78,291 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1731cc

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S403 BGU Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2023
78,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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S403 BGU Mileage History

22/12/202160,067 mi
20/12/202265,069 mi+5,002 mi
20/12/202265,069 mi
20/12/202378,291 mi+13,222 mi
20/12/202378,291 mi

Average of roughly 9,144 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S403 BGU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 17:40

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volvo S40 (S403 BGU) between December 2021 and December 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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