2004 Volvo V40 1.6L Petrol · DG04 TFE
2004 Volvo V40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14/04/2004. Recorded mileage 152,976 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,976 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1587cc
DG04 TFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/06/2026
- 152,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
DG04 TFE Mileage History
- 21/09/2023147,477 mi
- 27/09/2023147,489 mi+12 mi
- 19/09/2024151,033 mi+3,544 mi
- 24/09/2025152,953 mi+1,920 mi
- 02/06/2026152,976 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 2,039 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DG04 TFE 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 (DG04 TFE) between September 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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