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GL04 KRZ

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,413 mi
Last recorded85,413 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 KRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 85,413 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 85,232 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 84,644 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 83,768 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 83,768 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 82,562 miles

Central Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 81,366 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 80,375 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 78,875 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 78,875 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 77,039 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 74,916 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged both hoses showing signs of cracking (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 72,249 miles

handbrake beginning to run out of reserve travel

o/s/r and n/s/f inner wheel rims have damage

Fail 9 Aug 2016 72,213 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

handbrake beginning to run out of reserve travel

o/s/r and n/s/f inner wheel rims have damage

Pass 21 Jul 2015 69,740 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 67,177 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre feathering on inner tread

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 1 Jun 2013 65,011 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 64,970 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 61,818 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 58,374 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 53,584 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,098 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 43,951 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 37,072 miles

a\c requires top up

brake fluid contaminated

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 KRZ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GL04 KRZ, 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 KRZ registered?

GL04 KRZ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 April 2004.

Is GL04 KRZ safe to buy?

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