1997 Volvo S40 1.9L Petrol · P312 CFT
1997 Volvo S40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 116,534 miles. MOT valid until 07/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,534 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
P312 CFT Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 116,534 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P312 CFT Mileage History
- 07/03/200664,764 mi
- 06/03/200770,276 mi+5,512 mi
- 03/03/200874,868 mi+4,592 mi
- 03/03/200874,868 mi
- 05/03/200977,272 mi+2,404 mi
- 31/03/201080,079 mi+2,807 mi
- 17/03/201182,561 mi+2,482 mi
- 15/03/201284,918 mi+2,357 mi
- 11/03/201387,309 mi+2,391 mi
- 07/03/201489,075 mi+1,766 mi
- 11/03/201590,963 mi+1,888 mi
- 28/09/201592,759 mi+1,796 mi
- 31/08/201693,864 mi+1,105 mi
- 04/09/201796,066 mi+2,202 mi
- 31/08/201897,460 mi+1,394 mi
- 05/10/202197,584 mi+124 mi
- 19/06/2023100,264 mi+2,680 mi
- 19/06/2023100,264 mi
- 08/03/2024102,077 mi+1,813 mi
- 06/03/2025110,039 mi+7,962 mi
- 04/03/2026116,534 mi+6,495 mi
- 04/03/2026116,534 mi
Average of roughly 2,590 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
P312 CFT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo S40 (P312 CFT) between March 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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