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FG04 GNX

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,573 mi
Last recorded161,573 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 GNX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 161,573 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 170,291 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 157,584 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 157,584 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 139,874 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 107,688 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 107,688 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 105,454 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 105,349 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 98,346 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 98,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 92,941 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 87,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Mar 2012 87,297 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2011 82,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

long parking brake travel

nearside parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 5 Mar 2011 82,371 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

long parking brake travel

nearside parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 8 Mar 2010 72,806 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 63,253 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 63,084 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 52,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 52,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FG04 GNX is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FG04 GNX, 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 FG04 GNX registered?

FG04 GNX is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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