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1997 Volvo S40 1.9L Petrol · P978 RWS

P978 RWS

1997 Volvo S40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 27/02/1997. Recorded mileage 120,101 miles. MOT valid until 16/10/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 16/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1948cc

P978 RWS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
  • 120,101 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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P978 RWS Mileage History

  1. 13/10/2022116,872 mi
  2. 13/10/2023117,954 mi+1,082 mi
  3. 17/10/2023117,958 mi+4 mi
  4. 14/10/2024119,052 mi+1,094 mi
  5. 14/10/2025120,101 mi+1,049 mi

Average of roughly 1,075 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P978 RWS MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 1997 Volvo S40 (P978 RWS) between October 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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