1997 Volvo V40 1.9L Petrol · R238 VUD
1997 Volvo V40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 119,177 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/12/2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1948cc
R238 VUD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2007
- 119,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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.
R238 VUD Mileage History
- 28/11/2005111,576 mi
- 15/11/2006116,189 mi+4,613 mi
- 15/11/2006116,189 mi
- 03/12/2007119,177 mi+2,988 mi
Average of roughly 3,777 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R238 VUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V40 (R238 VUD) between November 2005 and December 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 December 2007 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 (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Rear An item not tested (Manual)”.
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