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GJ04 FEF

2004 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,798 mi
Last recorded177,798 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 177,798 miles

both rear tyres perished

centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 22 May 2017 177,744 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 28 May 2016 167,876 miles

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

Offside Front day running lamp not working

Offside Front wing & door damaged

eml light on

Fail 26 May 2016 167,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front day running lamp not working

Offside Front wing & door damaged

eml light on

Pass 8 May 2015 158,804 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 149,451 miles

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

under vehicle wet at the time of test

Fail 8 May 2014 149,451 miles

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

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

under vehicle wet at the time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2013 140,157 miles

backbox to centre joint deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2012 126,248 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 126,248 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 112,147 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 95,659 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 82,386 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 68,340 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 68,340 miles

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

nsr towbar fixing bolt loose

Fail 9 Mar 2007 53,273 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 53,273 miles

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 FEF is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FEF, 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 FEF registered?

GJ04 FEF is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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