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GJ04 HVY

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,501 mi
Last recorded81,501 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 HVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 81,501 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 78,515 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 78,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake hose cracked

Offside parking brake linkage not releasing fully

Fail 2 Apr 2012 78,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 73,222 miles

Hazard warning lamp switch jamming

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside front brake hose cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 73,222 miles

Hazard warning lamp switch jamming

Nearside front brake hose cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2010 70,179 miles

Nearside front brake hose split

Nearside front tyre on 2mm

Offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 2 Apr 2009 67,786 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 40,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 40,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 62,047 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 57,842 miles

front and rear discs,inner surfaces slightly pitted

horn push very sensitive

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 HVY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ04 HVY registered?

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

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The MOT history for GJ04 HVY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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