2004 Volvo V40 1.6L Petrol · AX04 FOU
2004 Volvo V40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2004. Recorded mileage 137,020 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,020 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AX04 FOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 137,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Volvo V40
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
AX04 FOU Mileage History
- 09/03/2023126,097 mi
- 03/04/2024129,960 mi+3,863 mi
- 01/04/2025133,345 mi+3,385 mi
- 01/04/2025133,345 mi
- 02/04/2026137,020 mi+3,675 mi
Average of roughly 3,562 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AX04 FOU 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 V40 (AX04 FOU) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 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 (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
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