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EF04 GWY

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,122 mi
Last recorded112,122 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 GWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 112,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 112,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe union leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 95,877 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 95,877 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 82,111 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 80,879 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 80,874 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 63,797 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 61,424 miles

engine mil light on

Pass 20 Jul 2013 57,107 miles

engine mil light on

Pass 18 Jul 2012 53,035 miles

engine mil light on

Pass 22 Jul 2011 48,589 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 43,775 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 37,900 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 28,998 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 21,087 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 GWY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GWY, 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 GWY registered?

EF04 GWY is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 July 2004.

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