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GF04 YFM

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,751 mi
Last recorded109,751 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 109,751 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 108,699 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 106,931 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 105,126 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 103,030 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 100,199 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 96,938 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 94,404 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 90,610 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 86,341 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 86,341 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 76,881 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 76,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 62,588 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 56,888 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 56,888 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 55,792 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2013 55,730 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,014 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,893 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 45,893 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,959 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,249 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 28,641 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 23,113 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 23,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 YFM is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YFM, 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 YFM registered?

GF04 YFM is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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