2004 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · AF04 HTL
2004 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 237,127 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Dec 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 237,127 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF04 HTL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2023
- 237,127 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AF04 HTL Mileage History
- 17/05/2022227,789 mi
- 18/05/2022227,789 mi
- 16/05/2023237,127 mi+9,338 mi
- 16/05/2023237,127 mi
Average of roughly 9,368 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AF04 HTL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo S40 (AF04 HTL) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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