2004 Volvo V40 1.9L Petrol · RJ54 JZC
2004 Volvo V40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 158,859 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ54 JZC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/10/2024
- 158,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ54 JZC 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 V40 (RJ54 JZC) between August 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Emissions unable to be completed vehicle boiling over on test (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
RJ54 JZC Mileage History
- 11/08/2022146,262 mi
- 15/08/2022146,328 mi+66 mi
- 18/08/2023154,088 mi+7,760 mi
- 26/09/2023154,375 mi+287 mi
- 18/10/2024158,859 mi+4,484 mi
Average of roughly 5,758 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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