2004 Volvo S40 2.0L Diesel · FE54 XWL
2004 Volvo S40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 202,524 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,524 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE54 XWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 202,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE54 XWL 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 (FE54 XWL) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 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: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (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: “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
FE54 XWL Mileage History
- 19/08/2022185,348 mi
- 22/08/2023191,258 mi+5,910 mi
- 19/08/2024199,321 mi+8,063 mi
- 04/09/2025202,524 mi+3,203 mi
- 04/09/2025202,524 mi
Average of roughly 5,642 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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- Front suspension bush and top mount wearModerate
Wishbone bushes, drop links and top mounts wear steadily on UK roads, leaving the S40 noisy at the front and less settled at motorway speeds.
- ABS module and speed signal faultsModerate
ABS control units and related wiring can fail intermittently, bringing warning lights, lost speed signal and awkward-to-diagnose electrical gremlins.
- Rear arch and sill corrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, sill ends and lower body mounts is a major reason otherwise usable S40s fail MOTs or become uneconomical to save.
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