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FM04 GKK

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,637 mi
Last recorded162,637 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 GKK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 162,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn badly at edge/low

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt spliting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroding at rear

Pass 14 Feb 2022 159,757 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside front fog lamp not working

Offside front tyre cracked/perished

Fail 12 Feb 2022 159,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside front fog lamp not working

Offside front tyre cracked/perished

Pass 10 Feb 2021 157,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 157,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside handbrake becoming inefficient

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 145,615 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 121,615 miles

All four tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2016 99,496 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 88,230 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 80,175 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 71,938 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 71,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 64,810 miles

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Dec 2011 64,810 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 56,703 miles

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

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

wiper blade rubbers weak

Fail 16 Dec 2009 48,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 48,084 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 38,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 26,180 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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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FM04 GKK is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FM04 GKK, 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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FM04 GKK is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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