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GF04 EWK

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

240,810 mi
Last recorded240,810 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 240,810 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 240,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 211,620 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 211,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 182,168 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 153,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 153,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2015 152,981 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2015 152,813 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 150,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 150,645 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 142,143 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 142,143 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 131,986 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 118,995 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 118,995 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 106,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 106,104 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 93,818 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 93,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 81,544 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 54,586 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 EWK 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 59.1%.

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 EWK, 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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GF04 EWK is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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