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GIG 6997

2004 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,627 mi
Last recorded186,627 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 6997
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2022 186,627 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

body corrosion

suspension components have corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2021 179,321 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 170,548 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 170,537 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at both sides of fuel tank- marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2018 163,591 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 153,955 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 141,390 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 130,571 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 121,393 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 110,172 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn inside tread

Fail 17 Dec 2013 110,172 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn inside tread

Pass 5 Jan 2013 101,908 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 95,142 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 88,557 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 80,050 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 71,582 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 71,582 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 60,256 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 60,256 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 49,815 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

front brake discs are lipped.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 49,815 miles

front brake discs are lipped.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

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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GIG 6997 is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GIG 6997, 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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GIG 6997 is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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