2004 Volvo S40 2.5L Petrol · S40 OEM
2004 Volvo S40 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 129,937 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S40 OEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 129,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S40 OEM 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 2004 Volvo S40 (S40 OEM) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
S40 OEM Mileage History
- 09/08/2023114,178 mi
- 12/08/2024118,176 mi+3,998 mi
- 13/08/2024118,178 mi+2 mi
- 15/08/2025124,685 mi+6,507 mi
- 30/09/2026129,937 mi+5,252 mi
Average of roughly 5,012 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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