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2004 Volvo S40 2.0L Diesel · OV54 NSY

OV54 NSY

2004 Volvo S40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 187,764 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
VOLVO S40
Year / Origin
2004 · Oxford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 29 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
187,764 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 29 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2004
Engine
1997cc
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OV54 NSY Key Findings

  • 30 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
  • 187,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 11 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)

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OV54 NSY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Nov 2026, 02:31
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo S40 (OV54 NSY) between October 2007 and September 2025.

The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 49 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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ADVISORY

OV54 NSY Mileage History

  1. 15/10/200730,401 mi
  2. 07/10/200837,802 mi+7,401 mi
  3. 02/10/200945,039 mi+7,237 mi
  4. 12/10/200945,195 mi+156 mi
  5. 29/09/201051,160 mi+5,965 mi
  6. 22/09/201160,740 mi+9,580 mi
  7. 04/09/201268,059 mi+7,319 mi
  8. 05/09/201268,066 mi+7 mi
  9. 09/09/201378,265 mi+10,199 mi
  10. 09/09/201378,274 mi+9 mi
  11. 12/08/201488,653 mi+10,379 mi
  12. 13/08/201488,660 mi+7 mi
  13. 19/09/201598,404 mi+9,744 mi
  14. 29/09/201598,412 mi+8 mi
  15. 29/09/2016106,525 mi+8,113 mi
  16. 01/10/2016106,529 mi+4 mi
  17. 25/09/2017116,309 mi+9,780 mi
  18. 29/09/2017116,315 mi+6 mi
  19. 01/10/2018128,471 mi+12,156 mi
  20. 05/09/2019134,927 mi+6,456 mi
  21. 06/09/2019134,927 mi
  22. 19/09/2020139,392 mi+4,465 mi
  23. 20/09/2021142,922 mi+3,530 mi
  24. 20/09/2021142,922 mi
  25. 29/09/2022152,268 mi+9,346 mi
  26. 30/09/2022152,268 mi
  27. 25/09/2023161,750 mi+9,482 mi
  28. 25/09/2024172,122 mi+10,372 mi
  29. 22/09/2025187,764 mi+15,642 mi
  30. 22/09/2025187,764 mi

Average of roughly 8,772 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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