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P213 GJM

1997 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,946 mi
Last recorded48,946 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 GJM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 48,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 41,676 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

washers weak

Pass 24 Apr 2024 32,440 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2022 32,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 31,945 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 31,582 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 31,234 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 30,789 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 30,164 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 29,436 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 28,711 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 27,899 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 26,905 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 1,347 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 24,897 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 23,966 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,758 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 22,758 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 22,016 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front no plate cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,016 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2007 21,075 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 19,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 19,521 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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P213 GJM is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 100,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P213 GJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P213 GJM registered?

P213 GJM is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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