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GD53 DFG

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,741 mi
Last recorded119,741 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 DFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 119,741 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 119,739 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 116,625 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 116,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 111,987 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 111,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 107,975 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 102,238 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 102,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 98,613 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge - no cords exposed

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 98,613 miles

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

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge - no cords exposed

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 94,437 miles

Chip in N/S windscreen

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

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

Rear No. plate delaminating

Surface corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 5 Jan 2015 94,437 miles

Chip in N/S windscreen

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Rear No. plate delaminating

Surface corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 8 Jan 2014 89,725 miles

CHIP N/S WINDSCREEN SMALLER THAN 40mm

DAMPNESS OF OIL N/S STEERING RACK GAITER

DAMPNESS OF OIL ON PAS PUMP

O/S REAR INDICATOR BULB BECOMING WHITE

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

REAR NO. PLATE DELAMINATING

SLIGHT PERISHING FUEL FILLER CAP SEAL

SURFACE CORROSION REAR BRAKE PIPES

WEAR TO BOTH FRONT TYRE OUTERMOST EDGES

Pass 8 Jan 2014 89,725 miles

CHIP N/S WINDSCREEN SMALLER THAN 40mm

DAMPNESS OF OIL N/S STEERING RACK GAITER

DAMPNESS OF OIL ON PAS PUMP

O/S REAR INDICATOR BULB BECOMING WHITE

REAR NO. PLATE DELAMINATING

SLIGHT PERISHING FUEL FILLER CAP SEAL

SURFACE CORROSION REAR BRAKE PIPES

WEAR TO BOTH FRONT TYRE OUTERMOST EDGES

Fail 2 Jan 2013 86,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 86,032 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 80,399 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 68,845 miles

chips in windscreen

front brakes showing slight binding and slight out of balance on rate of accent and decent

front discs showing lipping around edges

fuel cap seal showing slight perish

rear number showing slight delamination

tailgate struts weak

Pass 11 Jan 2010 56,935 miles

all tyres wearing low

front and rear tyres same make differant pattern

minor chips in windscreen

rear over axle exhaust flange heavily corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2010 56,935 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

all tyres wearing low

front and rear tyres same make differant pattern

front brake hoses showing surface cracking

minor chips in windscreen

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/r inner side light inop

rear over axle exhaust flange heavily corroded

rear pads wearing low

Pass 5 Jan 2009 48,148 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 46,683 miles

chips in windscreen

front no plate showing deteration

large chip in windsreen n/s

n/s/r seat belt and seat back catch not checked child seat fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2007 35,839 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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GD53 DFG is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DFG, 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 DFG is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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