1998 Volvo S40 1.7L Petrol · S428 BGU

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volvo S40 (S428 BGU) between February 2023 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 01 April 2025 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: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust join. (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.