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FR04 GWF

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,770 mi
Last recorded180,770 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR04 GWF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 180,770 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 179,032 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 177,308 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015
Fail 16 Nov 2015 169,022 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect O/s/f (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective Washers both sides and n/s/f wiper on light Not working (1.7.2)

Both front tyres has cracking in tread

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 162,114 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 162,094 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 150,430 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 150,430 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 126,381 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 97,618 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 65,121 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 65,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 37,748 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 29,811 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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FR04 GWF is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FR04 GWF, 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 FR04 GWF registered?

FR04 GWF is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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