2004 Volvo S40 2.4L Petrol · SW04 AED
2004 Volvo S40 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 122,000 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW04 AED Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2022
- 122,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW04 AED MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo S40 (SW04 AED) between March 2007 and January 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothsides (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
SW04 AED Mileage History
- 20/03/200753,712 mi
- 21/03/200753,712 mi
- 10/03/200856,895 mi+3,183 mi
- 05/03/200960,274 mi+3,379 mi
- 09/03/201064,849 mi+4,575 mi
- 24/02/201167,695 mi+2,846 mi
- 24/02/201167,695 mi
- 17/02/201274,209 mi+6,514 mi
- 13/02/201380,634 mi+6,425 mi
- 10/02/201487,474 mi+6,840 mi
- 10/02/201592,602 mi+5,128 mi
- 12/02/201697,327 mi+4,725 mi
- 13/02/2017101,804 mi+4,477 mi
- 14/02/2018106,331 mi+4,527 mi
- 11/02/2019110,914 mi+4,583 mi
- 12/02/2019110,926 mi+12 mi
- 10/02/2020115,766 mi+4,840 mi
- 13/02/2021118,303 mi+2,537 mi
- 26/01/2022122,000 mi+3,697 mi
Average of roughly 4,597 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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