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FM04 GLJ

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,423 mi
Last recorded99,423 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 99,423 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 93,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 88,422 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 88,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 83,770 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 83,770 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 70,220 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 60,536 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 51,070 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 46,408 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 45,363 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 42,731 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 41,160 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 37,448 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 33,473 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 28,846 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 17 Jul 2008 25,348 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 19,948 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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FM04 GLJ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GLJ, 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 FM04 GLJ registered?

FM04 GLJ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is FM04 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 GLJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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