Official DVLA Record

1997 Volvo V40 1.9L Petrol · R766 EDW

R766 EDW

1997 Volvo V40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 14/11/1997. Recorded mileage 104,170 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/01/2023
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1855cc
Mechanical Assessment

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R766 EDW Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2022
  • 104,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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R766 EDW Mileage History

  1. 13/01/2022104,167 mi
  2. 18/01/2022104,170 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 218 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

R766 EDW MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Jul 2026, 03:53
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V40 (R766 EDW) between January 2022 and January 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 18 January 2022 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 (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). 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: “Emissions not tested Due to exhaust having major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.

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