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EG04 GZF

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,477 mi
Last recorded103,477 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 GZF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 103,477 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 102,698 miles

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

under body surface corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2024 101,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 101,111 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 100,353 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2021 99,282 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody surface corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2021 99,282 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2020 98,787 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 96,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 93,611 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 90,359 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 90,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 90,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 86,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 86,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 83,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 79,219 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 79,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 73,800 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 69,016 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 May 2012 69,016 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 31 May 2011 63,693 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 63,693 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 57,733 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 57,733 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 50,582 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,449 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 43,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 32,678 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 32,678 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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EG04 GZF is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EG04 GZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG04 GZF registered?

EG04 GZF is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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The MOT history for EG04 GZF shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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