2004 Volvo S40 2.0L Diesel · RJ54 UWP
2004 Volvo S40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 117,042 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jan 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jan 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,042 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ54 UWP Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2015
- 117,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ54 UWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo S40 (RJ54 UWP) between August 2008 and January 2015.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 January 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
RJ54 UWP Mileage History
- 07/08/200859,864 mi
- 26/08/200966,825 mi+6,961 mi
- 26/08/200966,825 mi
- 16/09/201072,803 mi+5,978 mi
- 23/09/201178,550 mi+5,747 mi
- 21/09/201289,685 mi+11,135 mi
- 07/01/2014102,906 mi+13,221 mi
- 19/01/2015117,042 mi+14,136 mi
Average of roughly 8,864 miles per year across 8 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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