1997 Volvo S40 1.9L Diesel · P366 CFJ
1997 Volvo S40 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 81,677 miles. MOT expired on 01 May 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 May 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,677 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P366 CFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2024
- 81,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P366 CFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo S40 (P366 CFJ) between February 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 May 2024 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: Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
P366 CFJ Mileage History
- 26/02/202264,789 mi
- 26/02/202264,789 mi
- 03/03/202372,453 mi+7,664 mi
- 03/03/202372,453 mi
- 03/05/202481,677 mi+9,224 mi
Average of roughly 7,742 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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