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GD53 LPJ

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,144 mi
Last recorded147,144 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2008
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2008 147,144 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 140,639 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 118,589 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 118,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 LPJ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD53 LPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GD53 LPJ registered?

GD53 LPJ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 February 2004.

Is GD53 LPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD53 LPJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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