1997 Volvo S40 1.7L Petrol · P998 LNV
1997 Volvo S40 (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 90,283 miles. MOT expired on 20 Nov 2009.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Nov 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,283 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P998 LNV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2008
- 90,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P998 LNV 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 (P998 LNV) between August 2006 and November 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 November 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
P998 LNV Mileage History
- 15/08/200674,040 mi
- 19/11/200780,325 mi+6,285 mi
- 21/11/200780,325 mi
- 21/11/200780,325 mi
- 19/11/200890,283 mi+9,958 mi
Average of roughly 7,174 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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- Front suspension bush and top mount wearModerate
Wishbone bushes, drop links and top mounts wear steadily on UK roads, leaving the S40 noisy at the front and less settled at motorway speeds.
- ABS module and speed signal faultsModerate
ABS control units and related wiring can fail intermittently, bringing warning lights, lost speed signal and awkward-to-diagnose electrical gremlins.
- Rear arch and sill corrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, sill ends and lower body mounts is a major reason otherwise usable S40s fail MOTs or become uneconomical to save.
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