2004 Volvo V40 1.8L Petrol · WP04 HWY
2004 Volvo V40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2004. Recorded mileage 156,600 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,600 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WP04 HWY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 156,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WP04 HWY 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 (WP04 HWY) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
WP04 HWY Mileage History
- 13/06/2024150,475 mi
- 04/06/2025153,459 mi+2,984 mi
- 10/06/2025153,555 mi+96 mi
- 10/06/2026156,594 mi+3,039 mi
- 12/06/2026156,600 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 3,068 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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