2004 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · PN54 GWW
2004 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 97,870 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2018.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,870 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PN54 GWW Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2017
- 97,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PN54 GWW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo S40 (PN54 GWW) between September 2007 and August 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
PN54 GWW Mileage History
- 21/09/200726,169 mi
- 01/08/200833,897 mi+7,728 mi
- 01/08/200833,897 mi
- 22/07/200940,462 mi+6,565 mi
- 19/07/201046,920 mi+6,458 mi
- 11/07/201151,612 mi+4,692 mi
- 23/07/201255,507 mi+3,895 mi
- 21/03/201357,891 mi+2,384 mi
- 22/03/201357,891 mi
- 19/08/201361,963 mi+4,072 mi
- 18/08/201472,078 mi+10,115 mi
- 25/08/201579,194 mi+7,116 mi
- 26/08/201579,194 mi
- 05/08/201690,166 mi+10,972 mi
- 04/08/201797,870 mi+7,704 mi
- 04/08/201797,870 mi
Average of roughly 7,264 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front suspension bush and top mount wearModerate
Wishbone bushes, drop links and top mounts wear steadily on UK roads, leaving the S40 noisy at the front and less settled at motorway speeds.
- ABS module and speed signal faultsModerate
ABS control units and related wiring can fail intermittently, bringing warning lights, lost speed signal and awkward-to-diagnose electrical gremlins.
- Rear arch and sill corrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, sill ends and lower body mounts is a major reason otherwise usable S40s fail MOTs or become uneconomical to save.
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