CarVerify

Free Car Check

P814 MLM

1997 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,116 mi
Last recorded139,116 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
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

RegistrationP814 MLM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 139,116 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 136,204 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2 to 3 mm

Fail 5 May 2016 136,204 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2 to 3 mm

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 May 2015 133,675 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 133,675 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 130,389 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 May 2013 128,193 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2012 121,486 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 116,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 May 2011 116,152 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 May 2010 108,844 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine oil leak

Fail 5 May 2010 108,844 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both wiper blades slightly torn at ends

engine oil leak

Pass 6 May 2009 101,177 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 94,660 miles

both rear tyres splitting up

handbrake travel

vehicle slightly smokey at engine start(cold),

Fail 3 May 2008 94,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 May 2007 89,150 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 89,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

hazardlightwarning sign faded

Pass 2 May 2006 84,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

P814 MLM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P814 MLM, 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 P814 MLM?

You can check the full history of P814 MLM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P814 MLM registered?

P814 MLM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P814 MLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P814 MLM shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P814 MLM 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 P814 MLM. 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.