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GD53 AWW

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests36 (19 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate52.8%

Mileage

192,011 mi
Last recorded192,011 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 AWW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 17 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 192,011 miles

Centre to rear fuel pipe corroded

Exhaust joints heavily corroded but currently secure

Front and rear brake backing plates corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floors, sills + chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All arms, frames, springs + bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 192,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre to rear fuel pipe corroded

Front and rear brake backing plates corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floors, sills + chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All arms, frames, springs + bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 187,296 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 187,296 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 183,799 miles

exhaust rusting

Fail 3 Oct 2023 183,798 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both rear side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust rusting

Pass 27 Sep 2022 178,797 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 178,797 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 175,628 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coil springs and exhaust rusting

covers fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2021 175,628 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

coil springs and exhaust rusting

covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2020 173,053 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted

exhaust rusting

Fail 22 Sep 2020 173,053 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted

exhaust rusting

Pass 1 Oct 2019 169,665 miles

covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2019 169,665 miles

covers fitted

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 162,356 miles

covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2018 162,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f, n/s/f lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 155,826 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 155,825 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 150,202 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 150,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 143,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 143,624 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 135,342 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 135,342 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 127,030 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 127,018 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 113,526 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 113,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 103,500 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 93,844 miles

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

front wiper blade slight wear

rear number plate slight deternorated

Pass 29 Dec 2008 86,285 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 86,285 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 77,160 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 77,160 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 58,397 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 58,397 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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GD53 AWW is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.

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 GD53 AWW, 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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GD53 AWW is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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