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GJ04 NBF

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

188,355 mi
Last recorded188,355 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 NBF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 188,355 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 188,355 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 184,412 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 184,412 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 176,850 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 176,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 175,639 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 162,207 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 149,523 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 149,512 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 136,029 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 28 Oct 2009 119,516 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 96,599 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 96,599 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 73,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 73,792 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 NBF is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NBF, 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 NBF is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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