1997 Volvo S40 1.7L Petrol · R826 ESG
1997 Volvo S40 (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 113,602 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,602 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
R826 ESG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/08/2026
- 113,602 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 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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R826 ESG Mileage History
- 20/02/2023111,036 mi
- 13/02/2024111,438 mi+402 mi
- 10/07/2025111,639 mi+201 mi
- 25/05/2026113,287 mi+1,648 mi
- 03/08/2026113,602 mi+315 mi
Average of roughly 744 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R826 ESG 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 (R826 ESG) between February 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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