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GJ04 FDF

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,526 mi
Last recorded125,526 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 FDF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 125,526 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 120,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 113,808 miles

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

Suspension bushes perishing.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 105,865 miles

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

Note! offside rear brake caliper park brake pivot malajusted.

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 98,960 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 92,240 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 86,442 miles

small chips in front windscreen

rear wiper blade spliting

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear side markers inop

rear tail gate would not open

Fail 21 Mar 2011 79,358 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear side-markers inop

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2011 79,358 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear side-markers inop

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,210 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Mar 2009 59,229 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear sidemarker inop

offside front sidemarker inop

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

small chips in zone A of windscreen

Fail 18 Mar 2009 59,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear sidemarker inop

offside front sidemarker inop

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

small chips in zone A of windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,289 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 46,289 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 33,647 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 33,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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GJ04 FDF is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ04 FDF, 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 GJ04 FDF registered?

GJ04 FDF is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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