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GP53 FZJ

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

174,164 mi
Last recorded174,164 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 FZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 174,164 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 174,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 165,558 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

offside headlight pattern poor

Fail 23 Jan 2018 165,555 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

offside headlight pattern poor

Fail 20 Dec 2017 164,907 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 152,047 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 139,933 miles

offside hand brake lower effort than nearside

rear brake pipes corroding in places

Fail 19 Jan 2016 139,933 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside hand brake lower effort than nearside

rear brake pipes corroding in places

Pass 8 Jan 2015 125,857 miles

both front tyres worn on edges of tread.

offside hand brake performance slightly lower than nearside.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 125,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges of tread.

offside hand brake performance slightly lower than nearside.

Fail 2 Jan 2014 115,377 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 115,377 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 104,197 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 92,125 miles

o/s/r inner tail lamp in-op

Fail 16 Dec 2010 76,860 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 76,860 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 63,186 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 63,186 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 52,527 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 52,527 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,824 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 44,824 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 34,160 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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GP53 FZJ 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 56.5%.

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 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 GP53 FZJ, 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 GP53 FZJ registered?

GP53 FZJ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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