2004 Volvo V40 1.9L Diesel · SD04 NKH
2004 Volvo V40 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 138,175 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD04 NKH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 138,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD04 NKH 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 (SD04 NKH) between October 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 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: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SD04 NKH Mileage History
- 20/10/2023121,852 mi
- 27/11/2024128,737 mi+6,885 mi
- 02/12/2024128,737 mi
- 02/06/2026138,175 mi+9,438 mi
- 05/06/2026138,175 mi
Average of roughly 6,216 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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