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GF04 UZL

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,983 mi
Last recorded93,983 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 UZL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 93,983 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light inop

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

Offside of vehicle damaged from front wing to rear door.

Fail 11 Jun 2018 93,983 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light inop

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

Offside of vehicle damaged from front wing to rear door.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 85,025 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 85,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 80,026 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,144 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 76,144 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 64,640 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 64,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 59,471 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 59,255 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 55,467 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,101 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 44,529 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 44,529 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 40,608 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 36,205 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 29,625 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 29,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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 UZL is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UZL, 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 UZL registered?

GF04 UZL is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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