2004 Volvo S40 2.5L Petrol · LD54 OYU
2004 Volvo S40 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 109,172 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD54 OYU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 109,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD54 OYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo S40 (LD54 OYU) between March 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LD54 OYU Mileage History
- 28/03/2022108,257 mi
- 12/04/2023108,787 mi+530 mi
- 12/04/2023108,787 mi
- 09/09/2025109,172 mi+385 mi
Average of roughly 265 miles per year across 4 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: Below Average
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VOLVO S40 Model Intelligence & Reliability
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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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