1997 Volvo V40 1.7L Petrol · R722 VJW
1997 Volvo V40 (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 181,457 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09/04/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,457 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
R722 VJW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2008
- 181,457 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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.
R722 VJW Mileage History
- 22/08/2005146,292 mi
- 24/08/2006156,152 mi+9,860 mi
- 24/08/2007167,593 mi+11,441 mi
- 22/08/2008181,457 mi+13,864 mi
- 22/08/2008181,457 mi
Average of roughly 11,720 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R722 VJW MOT History
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 V40 (R722 VJW) between August 2005 and August 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 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: Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
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