CarVerify

Free Car Check

P439 SGT

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,132 mi
Last recorded136,132 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 SGT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 136,132 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 129,213 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 129,213 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 122,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2013 115,895 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2012 109,381 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 104,022 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 104,022 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 98,981 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2009 93,044 miles

23% imbalance on front brakes

rear brake pipes to both rear hoses have slightly corroded but not pitted

Fail 23 Jan 2009 93,044 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

23% imbalance on front brakes

rear brake pipes to both rear hoses have slightly corroded but not pitted

Fail 1 Feb 2008 89,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 89,289 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 79,099 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 79,099 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake pipe on o/side of fuel tank showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2005 71,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

play in both track rod arm inner joints most in o/s

postion lamps in tailgate not working?

some corrosion to n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes

tailgate catch loose

Pass 28 Sep 2005 71,265 miles

play in both track rod arm inner joints most in o/s

postion lamps in tailgate not working?

some corrosion to n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes

tailgate catch loose

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P439 SGT is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P439 SGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P439 SGT?

You can check the full history of P439 SGT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P439 SGT registered?

P439 SGT is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P439 SGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P439 SGT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P439 SGT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P439 SGT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.