1997 Volvo S40 1.7L Petrol · P46 RBD
1997 Volvo S40 (1.7L, petrol). First registered 13 May 1997. Recorded mileage 102,561 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P46 RBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
- 102,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P46 RBD Mileage History
- 24/04/202398,480 mi
- 24/04/202398,480 mi
- 22/04/2024100,250 mi+1,770 mi
- 23/04/2024100,251 mi+1 mi
- 23/04/2025102,561 mi+2,310 mi
Average of roughly 2,042 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P46 RBD 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 (P46 RBD) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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