1997 Volvo S40 1.9L Petrol · P247 JMC
1997 Volvo S40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 142,148 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/05/2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1948cc
P247 JMC Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2011
- 142,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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P247 JMC Mileage History
- 15/10/2005122,151 mi
- 20/11/2006131,196 mi+9,045 mi
- 29/10/2007137,503 mi+6,307 mi
- 16/07/2009140,513 mi+3,010 mi
- 06/05/2011142,148 mi+1,635 mi
- 07/05/2011142,148 mi
Average of roughly 3,598 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P247 JMC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo S40 (P247 JMC) between October 2005 and May 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2011 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
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