2004 Volvo S40 1.9L Petrol · OV04 ULT
2004 Volvo S40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 169,606 miles. MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,606 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV04 ULT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 169,606 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV04 ULT 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 S40 (OV04 ULT) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is like”; “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
OV04 ULT Mileage History
- 23/08/2024157,972 mi
- 30/08/2024158,019 mi+47 mi
- 14/08/2025163,525 mi+5,506 mi
- 15/08/2025163,525 mi
- 27/08/2026169,606 mi+6,081 mi
Average of roughly 5,788 miles per year across 5 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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