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GJ04 FDU

2004 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

185,278 mi
Last recorded185,278 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 FDU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 185,278 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 185,220 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 174,510 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 174,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake insecure flexi hose (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2019 163,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 163,013 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 150,645 miles

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

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 14 Dec 2016 140,320 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 140,320 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 136,588 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 135,007 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 130,158 miles

driver side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Feb 2013 125,258 miles

drivers side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Sep 2012 123,538 miles

drivers side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 3 Sep 2011 115,323 miles

drivers side rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 25 Sep 2010 106,594 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 106,594 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 98,351 miles

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Fail 21 Sep 2009 98,358 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 86,906 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 86,561 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 75,446 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 75,477 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 72,584 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 72,579 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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 FDU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FDU, 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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GJ04 FDU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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