1997 Volvo S40 1.9L Petrol · R420 AJC
1997 Volvo S40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 91,433 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,433 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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R420 AJC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2023
- 91,433 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.
R420 AJC 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 (R420 AJC) between November 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R420 AJC Mileage History
- 18/11/202190,084 mi
- 22/11/202190,084 mi
- 02/12/202291,367 mi+1,283 mi
- 21/12/202391,433 mi+66 mi
- 21/12/202391,433 mi
Average of roughly 646 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
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1997 model year cars.
- 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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