The road tax status for HS04 DFE is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for HS04 DFE?

The MOT for HS04 DFE is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 March 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of HS04 DFE?

The recorded mileage for HS04 DFE is 185,203 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is HS04 DFE ULEZ compliant?

No, HS04 DFE does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2004 Volvo V40 1.9L Diesel · HS04 DFE

HS04 DFE

2004 Volvo V40 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2004. Recorded mileage 185,203 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLVO V40
Year / Origin: 2004 · Portsmouth
MOT Status: Valid until 30/03/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 185,203 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 30/03/2025

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Mileage: 185,203 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2004
Engine: 1870cc

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HS04 DFE Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 13/03/2025
185,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 4 dangerous defects found recently

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Reliability & Known Issues

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.

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HS04 DFE Mileage History

24/03/2022145,147 mi
30/03/2023158,192 mi+13,045 mi
28/02/2024170,619 mi+12,427 mi
01/03/2024170,631 mi+12 mi
13/03/2025185,203 mi+14,572 mi

Average of roughly 13,482 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

HS04 DFE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 12:36

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo V40 (HS04 DFE) between March 2022 and March 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 13 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 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: “Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.

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