The road tax status for S825 CEU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for S825 CEU?

The MOT for S825 CEU is valid and due for renewal on or before 15 November 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of S825 CEU?

The recorded mileage for S825 CEU is 157,305 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S825 CEU ULEZ compliant?

No, S825 CEU 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 1.8L Petrol · S825 CEU

S825 CEU

1998 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16/10/1998. Recorded mileage 157,305 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLVO S40
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
MOT Status: Valid until 15/11/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 157,305 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 15/11/2024

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Mileage: 157,305 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1834cc

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S825 CEU Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 21/10/2024
157,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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S825 CEU Mileage History

27/10/2021147,466 mi
16/11/2022152,341 mi+4,875 mi
15/11/2023155,779 mi+3,438 mi
21/10/2024157,305 mi+1,526 mi

Average of roughly 3,297 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

S825 CEU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 12:00

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volvo S40 (S825 CEU) between October 2021 and October 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.

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