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GL04 WVY

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,131 mi
Last recorded135,131 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 135,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front indicator lens damaged

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

headlamp wash and wipe device inoperative and defective

Fail 28 Sep 2020 134,673 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

reverse lights not working

Pass 30 Sep 2019 127,810 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 127,806 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 127,802 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play siezed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 120,887 miles

Front o/s & n/s tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Sep 2018 120,883 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front o/s & n/s tyres worn on inner edges

reverse lamps not working

Pass 29 Nov 2017 113,852 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 113,832 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear ends of o/s & n/s front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low not adjustable inner reflector loose (1.8)

Side repeater incorrect colour o/s & n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 100,778 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 93,323 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 93,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 85,847 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 78,347 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,954 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 69,954 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 62,855 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 53,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,176 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 43,176 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 37,798 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,984 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 28,644 miles

Offside 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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GL04 WVY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GL04 WVY, 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 WVY registered?

GL04 WVY is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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