1997 Volvo S40 1.7L Petrol · R62 MRD
1997 Volvo S40 (1.7L, petrol). First registered 24/10/1997. Recorded mileage 33,705 miles. MOT valid until 04/09/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/09/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,705 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1731cc
R62 MRD Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 33,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R62 MRD Mileage History
- 31/08/20062,789 mi
- 28/08/20073,402 mi+613 mi
- 12/09/20084,239 mi+837 mi
- 21/08/20096,376 mi+2,137 mi
- 13/08/201010,011 mi+3,635 mi
- 03/08/201112,837 mi+2,826 mi
- 14/08/201215,428 mi+2,591 mi
- 28/08/201317,515 mi+2,087 mi
- 18/08/201419,185 mi+1,670 mi
- 24/08/201521,020 mi+1,835 mi
- 26/08/201521,084 mi+64 mi
- 26/08/201623,349 mi+2,265 mi
- 30/08/201725,716 mi+2,367 mi
- 30/08/201725,716 mi
- 14/08/201827,170 mi+1,454 mi
- 28/08/201929,349 mi+2,179 mi
- 28/08/201929,349 mi
- 13/08/202029,793 mi+444 mi
- 24/08/202130,150 mi+357 mi
- 10/08/202230,630 mi+480 mi
- 22/08/202230,665 mi+35 mi
- 06/09/202331,854 mi+1,189 mi
- 29/08/202432,574 mi+720 mi
- 13/08/202533,213 mi+639 mi
- 03/09/202633,705 mi+492 mi
Average of roughly 1,545 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
R62 MRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo S40 (R62 MRD) between August 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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