2004 Volvo V40 1.8L Petrol · GF04 EWG
2004 Volvo V40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 155,993 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF04 EWG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2024
- 155,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF04 EWG 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 (GF04 EWG) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
GF04 EWG Mileage History
- 11/05/2022130,216 mi
- 04/05/2023142,314 mi+12,098 mi
- 15/05/2023142,838 mi+524 mi
- 16/05/2024155,993 mi+13,155 mi
- 16/05/2024155,993 mi
Average of roughly 12,789 miles per year across 5 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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