1997 Volvo V40 1.9L Petrol · R982 EBM
1997 Volvo V40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 138,873 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/08/2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,873 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1948cc
R982 EBM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2007
- 138,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 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.
R982 EBM Mileage History
- 24/07/2006130,096 mi
- 28/07/2006130,104 mi+8 mi
- 31/07/2007138,873 mi+8,769 mi
- 03/08/2007138,873 mi
Average of roughly 8,546 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R982 EBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V40 (R982 EBM) between July 2006 and August 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
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