1997 Volvo S40 1.7L Petrol · P31 POT
1997 Volvo S40 (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 117,694 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/02/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16/04/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,694 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1731cc
P31 POT Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2009
- 117,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 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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P31 POT Mileage History
- 06/02/200689,468 mi
- 07/02/200689,474 mi+6 mi
- 01/02/2007100,593 mi+11,119 mi
- 05/02/2007100,595 mi+2 mi
- 29/01/2008108,286 mi+7,691 mi
- 29/01/2008108,286 mi
- 09/02/2009117,694 mi+9,408 mi
- 09/02/2009117,694 mi
Average of roughly 9,381 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
P31 POT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo S40 (P31 POT) between February 2006 and February 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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