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GL04 UBG

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,710 mi
Last recorded123,710 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 UBG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 123,710 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 122,237 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 119,660 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 116,244 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 115,759 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2014 101,644 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 101,644 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 89,272 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 76,282 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 66,514 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 58,134 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 43,257 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 36,797 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 27,849 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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GL04 UBG is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UBG, 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 UBG registered?

GL04 UBG is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 August 2004.

Is GL04 UBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL04 UBG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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