2004 Volvo V40 1.8L Petrol · MK54 ESU
2004 Volvo V40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 57,502 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,502 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK54 ESU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
- 57,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK54 ESU 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 (MK54 ESU) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MK54 ESU Mileage History
- 03/07/202378,709 mi
- 03/07/202354,992 mi-23,717 mi
- 05/07/202456,563 mi+1,571 mi
- 03/07/202557,502 mi+939 mi
- 03/07/202557,502 mi
Average of roughly -10,593 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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