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GF04 BHY

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,473 mi
Last recorded151,473 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 BHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 151,473 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 151,473 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 137,995 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 137,995 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 129,039 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 118,098 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and starting to crack

Fail 11 Oct 2017 118,098 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and starting to crack

Pass 23 Nov 2016 112,545 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 112,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 107,086 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 107,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 105,114 miles

damp in nearside headlamp unit

front and rear tyre treads are worn on the edges

nearside rear wheel is slightly out of shape

offside headlamp glass is damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2014 105,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

damp in nearside headlamp unit

front and rear tyre treads are worn on the edges

nearside rear wheel is slightly out of shape

offside headlamp glass is damaged

offside rear brake caliper is damp

Pass 15 May 2013 100,848 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 100,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 May 2012 93,004 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 85,584 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2010 78,734 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 63,647 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 48,364 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 34,457 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 34,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 BHY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GF04 BHY, 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 BHY registered?

GF04 BHY is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 May 2004.

Is GF04 BHY safe to buy?

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