2004 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · SL54 BTU
2004 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 84,521 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL54 BTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 84,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL54 BTU 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 S40 (SL54 BTU) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SL54 BTU Mileage History
- 26/10/202278,569 mi
- 21/11/202380,662 mi+2,093 mi
- 02/12/202482,381 mi+1,719 mi
- 04/12/202482,395 mi+14 mi
- 01/12/202584,521 mi+2,126 mi
Average of roughly 1,921 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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VOLVO S40 Model Intelligence & Reliability
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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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