1997 Volvo V40 1.7L Petrol · P753 DJO
1997 Volvo V40 (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 103,857 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jan 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jan 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,857 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P753 DJO Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/01/2011
- 103,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P753 DJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V40 (P753 DJO) between January 2006 and January 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
P753 DJO Mileage History
- 11/01/200673,298 mi
- 13/01/200673,423 mi+125 mi
- 13/01/200673,298 mi-125 mi
- 11/01/200780,847 mi+7,549 mi
- 10/01/200888,606 mi+7,759 mi
- 12/01/200994,077 mi+5,471 mi
- 13/01/2010100,591 mi+6,514 mi
- 19/01/2010100,684 mi+93 mi
- 17/01/2011103,857 mi+3,173 mi
Average of roughly 6,092 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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.
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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