2004 Volvo V40 1.8L Petrol · DK54 XVG
2004 Volvo V40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 65,739 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK54 XVG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/11/2025
- 65,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DK54 XVG 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 V40 (DK54 XVG) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
DK54 XVG Mileage History
- 22/09/202260,358 mi
- 20/09/202361,547 mi+1,189 mi
- 24/09/202463,116 mi+1,569 mi
- 21/11/202565,739 mi+2,623 mi
Average of roughly 1,700 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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