2004 Volvo S40 1.9L Diesel · M16 OBS
2004 Volvo S40 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 137,768 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M16 OBS Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2022
- 137,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M16 OBS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo S40 (M16 OBS) between March 2007 and August 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)”; “Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”.
M16 OBS Mileage History
- 16/03/200755,939 mi
- 28/03/200876,717 mi+20,778 mi
- 28/03/200986,272 mi+9,555 mi
- 25/03/201094,424 mi+8,152 mi
- 28/03/2011100,153 mi+5,729 mi
- 27/03/2012107,325 mi+7,172 mi
- 30/03/2012107,351 mi+26 mi
- 11/03/2013112,410 mi+5,059 mi
- 20/03/2014116,536 mi+4,126 mi
- 30/03/2015119,494 mi+2,958 mi
- 21/04/2015119,574 mi+80 mi
- 31/03/2016125,456 mi+5,882 mi
- 04/04/2016125,474 mi+18 mi
- 24/04/2017131,040 mi+5,566 mi
- 25/04/2018137,098 mi+6,058 mi
- 25/04/2019137,284 mi+186 mi
- 07/06/2021137,619 mi+335 mi
- 07/06/2021137,619 mi
- 05/08/2022137,768 mi+149 mi
Average of roughly 5,317 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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