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GL04 AYT

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

219,611 mi
Last recorded219,611 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 AYT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 219,611 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 213,261 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 210,049 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 207,102 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 204,435 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 202,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 197,345 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 194,125 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 191,220 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2016 185,636 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 180,468 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 172,187 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 159,306 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 145,180 miles

air bag light staying on

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 May 2011 130,447 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 130,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear discs worn

Pass 12 May 2010 113,647 miles

Oil leak

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

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

handbrake travel high

osf wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Pass 15 May 2009 102,919 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 94,636 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 83,159 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 83,159 miles

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

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

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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GL04 AYT is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GL04 AYT, 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 GL04 AYT registered?

GL04 AYT is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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