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GJ04 YBT

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

196,040 mi
Last recorded196,040 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 YBT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 196,040 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre very worn inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 184,930 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drop link gaiters perished

Pass 14 Sep 2020 174,581 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 160,638 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 146,557 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2017 134,700 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 134,697 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 127,504 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 118,659 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 118,657 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint heat shield covering leak (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 111,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 111,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 102,918 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 89,838 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 81,381 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 74,348 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 68,870 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 58,291 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 48,512 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 48,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 38,392 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 38,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 YBT is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBT, 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 YBT registered?

GJ04 YBT is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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