1998 Volvo V40 1.9L Petrol · S423 ADL
1998 Volvo V40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 158,750 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,750 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1948cc
S423 ADL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/07/2026
- 158,750 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
S423 ADL Mileage History
- 17/07/2024155,296 mi
- 24/07/2024155,370 mi+74 mi
- 29/07/2025156,923 mi+1,553 mi
- 30/07/2025156,923 mi
- 23/07/2026158,750 mi+1,827 mi
Average of roughly 1,714 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S423 ADL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volvo V40 (S423 ADL) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Main beam tell-tale not working on all the time (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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