2004 Volvo S40 1.9L Diesel · FV53 WXJ
2004 Volvo S40 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 102,713 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV53 WXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 102,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV53 WXJ 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 (FV53 WXJ) between January 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
FV53 WXJ Mileage History
- 25/01/202285,922 mi
- 20/01/202387,899 mi+1,977 mi
- 05/01/202490,117 mi+2,218 mi
- 29/01/202597,367 mi+7,250 mi
- 13/02/2026102,713 mi+5,346 mi
Average of roughly 4,143 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: Good
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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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