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GF04 BHV

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,302 mi
Last recorded153,302 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 BHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 153,302 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 153,302 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 133,014 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 107,318 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 107,318 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 94,224 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 82,293 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 72,324 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 59,484 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 45,453 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 32,919 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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GF04 BHV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GF04 BHV, 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 GF04 BHV registered?

GF04 BHV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 April 2004.

Is GF04 BHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF04 BHV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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