1998 Volvo S40 1.9L Petrol · S432 ADL
1998 Volvo S40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 100,408 miles. MOT valid until 30/05/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,408 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
S432 ADL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 100,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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S432 ADL Mileage History
- 22/05/202398,401 mi
- 21/05/202499,180 mi+779 mi
- 21/05/202499,180 mi
- 21/05/202599,775 mi+595 mi
- 18/05/2026100,408 mi+633 mi
Average of roughly 671 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S432 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 S40 (S432 ADL) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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