1997 Volvo V40 1.9L Petrol · R721 NKX
1997 Volvo V40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 104,284 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jan 2010. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jan 2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R721 NKX Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/03/2010
- 104,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R721 NKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V40 (R721 NKX) between December 2005 and March 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
R721 NKX Mileage History
- 01/12/200576,182 mi
- 29/11/200695,679 mi+19,497 mi
- 29/11/200695,679 mi
- 21/01/2008104,184 mi+8,505 mi
- 22/01/2008104,184 mi
- 22/01/2009104,284 mi+100 mi
- 30/01/2009104,284 mi
- 10/03/2010104,284 mi
Average of roughly 6,580 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo V40
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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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