2004 Volvo V40 1.8L Petrol · KC54 HGO
2004 Volvo V40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 95,790 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,790 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KC54 HGO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 95,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
KC54 HGO Mileage History
- 19/04/202487,448 mi
- 19/04/202487,448 mi
- 23/04/202591,932 mi+4,484 mi
- 23/04/202591,932 mi
- 22/04/202695,790 mi+3,858 mi
Average of roughly 4,157 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KC54 HGO 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 (KC54 HGO) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 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: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear flange corroded to the point of separation (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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