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GD53 EUT

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

133,645 mi
Last recorded133,645 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 EUT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 133,645 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 128,514 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 128,514 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 122,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner/outer edge

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner/outer edge

Fail 7 Jul 2022 122,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner/outer edge

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner/outer edge

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 116,460 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 116,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 110,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 110,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 103,101 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 103,101 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 95,959 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 90,598 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/f tyre wearing inner/outer edge

Fail 13 Jul 2017 90,598 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/f tyre wearing inner/outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2016 86,080 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,589 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 81,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 74,274 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 65,679 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 65,451 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 60,779 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 60,779 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 56,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 56,869 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 50,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 50,320 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,914 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 37,038 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 28,427 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 EUT is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EUT, 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 EUT is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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