2004 Volvo V40 1.8L Petrol · WD04 WHA
2004 Volvo V40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 116,145 miles. MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,145 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD04 WHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 116,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD04 WHA 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 (WD04 WHA) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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))”.
WD04 WHA Mileage History
- 12/08/2024111,375 mi
- 05/08/2025113,523 mi+2,148 mi
- 05/08/2025113,523 mi
- 17/08/2026116,144 mi+2,621 mi
- 18/08/2026116,145 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,367 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: Good
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