1997 Volvo V40 1.7L Petrol · LOV 111P
1997 Volvo V40 (1.7L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 103,712 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,712 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
LOV 111P Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2021
- 103,712 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
LOV 111P Mileage History
- 17/09/2021103,652 mi
- 20/09/2021103,712 mi+60 mi
Average of roughly 6,721 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
LOV 111P MOT History
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 (LOV 111P) between September 2021 and September 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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