1997 Volvo V40 1.9L Petrol · R184 DGH
1997 Volvo V40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 150,742 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2008.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R184 DGH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2007
- 150,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R184 DGH 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 V40 (R184 DGH) between October 2005 and October 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2007 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: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)”.
R184 DGH Mileage History
- 19/10/2005142,165 mi
- 20/10/2005142,178 mi+13 mi
- 16/10/2006145,731 mi+3,553 mi
- 17/10/2007150,674 mi+4,943 mi
- 19/10/2007150,742 mi+68 mi
Average of roughly 4,291 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo V40
Our database tracks 5 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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