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FG04 GZL

2004 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,827 mi
Last recorded125,827 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 GZL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 125,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 125,754 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 104,713 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 87,702 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 69,637 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 69,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

1,SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN †2,WIPER BLADES ARE WORN †3,SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL AND TREAD †4,N/S/F AND O/S/R ROAD WHEELS ARE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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FG04 GZL is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 75,870 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 S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG04 GZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG04 GZL registered?

FG04 GZL is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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