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GP04 XST

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

75,296 mi
Last recorded75,296 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 XST
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 75,296 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 74,339 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 74,328 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 72,829 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 72,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 70,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 68,519 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 67,403 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 65,606 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 63,829 miles

corrosion noted to tow bar

indicator switch worn

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

battery secured with cable tie

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 60,901 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery secured with cable tie

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

corrosion noted to tow bar.

indicator switch worn

Fail 18 Oct 2017 60,900 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery secured with cable tie

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

corrosion noted to tow bar.

indicator switch worn

Pass 10 Oct 2016 58,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery secured with cable tie

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 12 Oct 2015 56,328 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner rack gaiter has small leak near clip

Nearside Rear cut to tread close to cords and sidewall beginning to deteriorate

Fail 12 Oct 2015 56,328 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner rack gaiter has small leak near clip

Nearside Rear cut to tread close to cords and sidewall beginning to deteriorate

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,062 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 53,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 50,660 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

difficulty in achieving required emissions level of CO

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 48,383 miles

difficulty in achieving emission standards

offside front tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

Fail 10 Oct 2011 46,457 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs undercut/worn ok for now

Pass 10 Oct 2011 46,457 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake discs undercut/worn ok for now

Fail 7 Oct 2010 43,735 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front disc slightly worn

Pass 7 Oct 2010 43,735 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front disc slightly worn

Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,312 miles

Nearside front brake hose split

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 8 Oct 2008 37,234 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,476 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 30,015 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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GP04 XST is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GP04 XST, 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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GP04 XST is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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