1997 Volvo V40 2.0L Petrol · R974 MKO
1997 Volvo V40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 143,221 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/02/2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2000cc
R974 MKO Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2006
- 143,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects 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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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.
R974 MKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V40 (R974 MKO) between February 2006 and February 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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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