1997 Volvo V40 1.7L Petrol · P956 DJO
1997 Volvo V40 (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 102,589 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/08/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27/02/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1731cc
P956 DJO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2008
- 102,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects 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
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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.
P956 DJO Mileage History
- 08/08/200676,346 mi
- 07/08/200790,706 mi+14,360 mi
- 08/08/2008102,589 mi+11,883 mi
- 08/08/2008102,589 mi
Average of roughly 13,112 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P956 DJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V40 (P956 DJO) between August 2006 and August 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 August 2008 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), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)”.
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