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GJ04 FDP

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

202,871 mi
Last recorded202,871 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 FDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 202,871 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 196,362 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded badly adv attn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine slightly erratic tickover

offside rear park brake lower effort advise attention strongly

Pass 18 Mar 2016 196,026 miles

Front antirollbar offset advise attention

Offside Rear park brake lower effort

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

slight oil leaks engine

tow bar fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2016 196,026 miles

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

Front antirollbar offset advise attention

Offside Rear park brake lower effort

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

slight oil leaks engine

tow bar fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2015 187,114 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 187,114 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 172,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 163,130 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 163,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2012 153,665 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2012 153,665 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 139,106 miles

Air bag fault light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Off side rear brake disc corroded and scored

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 139,106 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Air bag fault light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Off side rear brake disc corroded and scored

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 122,958 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 122,958 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 107,575 miles

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

front numberplate cracked

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 25 Feb 2009 107,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front numberplate cracked

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2008 84,285 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 65,723 miles

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

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 FDP is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel 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 GJ04 FDP, 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 FDP registered?

GJ04 FDP is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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