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P438 MVW

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,560 mi
Last recorded44,560 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 MVW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 44,560 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 44,560 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 43,392 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 42,326 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 41,290 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 40,143 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 39,407 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 38,801 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 37,881 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 36,714 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 35,315 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 33,989 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 33,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 33,021 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 31,631 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 30,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 29,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 28,184 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 26,897 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 24,784 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 22,548 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 20,592 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 20,592 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 19,367 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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P438 MVW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 113,639 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P438 MVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P438 MVW registered?

P438 MVW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P438 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P438 MVW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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