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GF04 UZK

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

83,325 mi
Last recorded83,325 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 UZK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 83,325 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 83,318 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 78,372 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bith sides

Fail 11 Jul 2025 78,358 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bith sides

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 71,265 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 71,262 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 64,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 58,606 miles

All four tires are 13 years old

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tire 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 58,605 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All four tires are 13 years old

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tire 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 53,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 52,963 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 52,963 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 52,153 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 51,219 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 50,163 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 50,163 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 49,134 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hose starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 May 2016 49,134 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hose starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 47,724 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 47,724 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 45,603 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 42,964 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 40,429 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 36,615 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 33,455 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 33,454 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 28,566 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 23,268 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 18,932 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 UZK is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 UZK, 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 UZK registered?

GF04 UZK is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 May 2004.

Is GF04 UZK safe to buy?

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