The road tax status for OV54 OBZ is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for OV54 OBZ?

The MOT for OV54 OBZ is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 January 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of OV54 OBZ?

The recorded mileage for OV54 OBZ is 160,668 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is OV54 OBZ ULEZ compliant?

No, OV54 OBZ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2004 Volvo S40 2.0L Diesel · OV54 OBZ

OV54 OBZ

2004 Volvo S40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29/10/2004. Recorded mileage 160,668 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLVO S40
Year / Origin: 2004 · Oxford
MOT Status: Valid until 18/01/2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 160,668 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 18/01/2023

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Mileage: 160,668 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2004
Engine: 1997cc

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OV54 OBZ Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 29/03/2023
160,668 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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OV54 OBZ Mileage History

11/01/2022153,735 mi
19/01/2022153,771 mi+36 mi
29/03/2023160,668 mi+6,897 mi

Average of roughly 5,729 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

OV54 OBZ MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo S40 (OV54 OBZ) between January 2022 and March 2023.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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 hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.

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