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CG618GG

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

225,443 mi
Last recorded225,443 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG618GG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2018 225,443 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has low tread (3mm) with bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 225,399 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s120kg / o/s14kg with no lock (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs have heavy corrosion and wear (3.5.1i)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has low tread (3mm) with bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 222,340 miles

Major Oil Leak

Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Come Apart On Edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2017 222,340 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Major Oil Leak

Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Come Apart On Edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2016 214,822 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside marker light inop

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 214,821 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside marker light inop

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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CG618GG is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 89,305 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CG618GG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CG618GG registered?

CG618GG is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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