Official DVLA Record

2004 Volvo V40 1.8L Petrol · OY54 WDG

OY54 WDG

2004 Volvo V40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24/09/2004. Recorded mileage 152,946 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLVO V40
Year / Origin
2004 · Oxford
MOT Status
Valid until 07/06/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
152,946 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 07/06/2026
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1783cc

OY54 WDG Key Findings

  • 29 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2025
  • 152,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 11 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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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.

OY54 WDG Mileage History

  1. 20/09/200739,910 mi
  2. 20/09/200739,910 mi
  3. 15/09/200850,052 mi+10,142 mi
  4. 15/09/200850,052 mi
  5. 03/09/200957,361 mi+7,309 mi
  6. 03/09/200957,361 mi
  7. 01/09/201067,381 mi+10,020 mi
  8. 02/09/201175,429 mi+8,048 mi
  9. 18/09/2012116,805 mi+41,376 mi
  10. 12/09/201386,074 mi-30,731 mi
  11. 16/09/201490,759 mi+4,685 mi
  12. 26/01/2016100,971 mi+10,212 mi
  13. 01/02/2017110,313 mi+9,342 mi
  14. 03/02/2017110,319 mi+6 mi
  15. 01/02/2018116,881 mi+6,562 mi
  16. 04/02/2019121,749 mi+4,868 mi
  17. 04/02/2019121,749 mi
  18. 28/01/2020128,211 mi+6,462 mi
  19. 28/01/2020128,211 mi
  20. 27/01/2021129,742 mi+1,531 mi
  21. 27/01/2021129,742 mi
  22. 07/02/2022132,672 mi+2,930 mi
  23. 16/02/2022132,784 mi+112 mi
  24. 22/02/2023140,027 mi+7,243 mi
  25. 22/02/2023140,027 mi
  26. 23/02/2024146,973 mi+6,946 mi
  27. 23/02/2024146,975 mi+2 mi
  28. 17/02/2025152,801 mi+5,826 mi
  29. 09/06/2025152,946 mi+145 mi

Average of roughly 6,379 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

OY54 WDG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 01:30
MOT Analysis

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

29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo V40 (OY54 WDG) between September 2007 and June 2025.

The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 09 June 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 (32 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Windscreen (13 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 78 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.

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