1996 Volvo V40 1.7L Petrol · P602 VJO
1996 Volvo V40 (1.7L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 102,877 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,877 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P602 VJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 102,877 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: Average
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P602 VJO Mileage History
- 23/08/2023101,076 mi
- 05/09/2023101,101 mi+25 mi
- 11/04/2025102,008 mi+907 mi
- 12/04/2025102,010 mi+2 mi
- 31/03/2026102,877 mi+867 mi
Average of roughly 692 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P602 VJO 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 1996 Volvo V40 (P602 VJO) between August 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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