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EF04 GVT

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,269 mi
Last recorded88,269 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 GVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2013 88,269 miles

Engine is excessively noisy

Front brake discs are heavily scored

Nail in the side wall of the o/s/r tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2013 88,269 miles

Engine is excessively noisy

Front brake discs are heavily scored

Nail in the side wall of the o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 May 2012 78,295 miles

Front brake discs heavily lipped

Rattling noise from engine

Fail 22 May 2012 78,295 miles

Front brake discs heavily lipped

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rattling noise from engine

Pass 16 May 2011 66,706 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 May 2010 55,956 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 55,901 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 May 2009 45,567 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres worn and uneven on inner treads

Fail 12 May 2009 45,567 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres worn and uneven on inner treads

Fail 31 May 2008 37,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 May 2008 37,011 miles

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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EF04 GVT is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EF04 GVT, 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 EF04 GVT registered?

EF04 GVT is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is EF04 GVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF04 GVT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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