2004 Volvo V40 1.9L Diesel · HS04 BNY
2004 Volvo V40 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 83,656 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,656 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HS04 BNY Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 83,656 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HS04 BNY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo V40 (HS04 BNY) between June 2007 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
HS04 BNY Mileage History
- 18/06/200726,068 mi
- 18/06/200726,068 mi
- 26/06/200833,284 mi+7,216 mi
- 11/06/200939,332 mi+6,048 mi
- 11/06/200939,332 mi
- 10/06/201045,195 mi+5,863 mi
- 16/06/201150,863 mi+5,668 mi
- 18/06/201255,157 mi+4,294 mi
- 26/06/201360,513 mi+5,356 mi
- 26/06/201360,513 mi
- 25/06/201465,205 mi+4,692 mi
- 27/06/201465,205 mi
- 27/04/201666,053 mi+848 mi
- 27/04/201666,053 mi
- 21/04/201767,402 mi+1,349 mi
- 24/04/201869,294 mi+1,892 mi
- 08/04/201970,943 mi+1,649 mi
- 08/04/201970,943 mi
- 19/08/202074,049 mi+3,106 mi
- 19/08/202074,050 mi+1 mi
- 16/08/202175,060 mi+1,010 mi
- 17/08/202277,385 mi+2,325 mi
- 18/08/202277,385 mi
- 11/08/202378,531 mi+1,146 mi
- 07/08/202479,370 mi+839 mi
- 14/08/202581,514 mi+2,144 mi
- 10/08/202683,656 mi+2,142 mi
- 10/08/202683,656 mi
Average of roughly 3,008 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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