1997 Volvo V40 1.7L Petrol · R587 AKM
1997 Volvo V40 (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1998. Recorded mileage 80,036 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2013.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R587 AKM Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2012
- 80,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
R587 AKM Mileage History
- 18/01/200672,047 mi
- 27/02/200775,809 mi+3,762 mi
- 22/02/200876,542 mi+733 mi
- 26/02/200977,305 mi+763 mi
- 26/02/201077,737 mi+432 mi
- 25/02/201178,388 mi+651 mi
- 13/04/201280,036 mi+1,648 mi
Average of roughly 1,282 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
R587 AKM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V40 (R587 AKM) between January 2006 and April 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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