MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Minor damage to windscreen (Scratches)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Minor damage to windscreen (Scratches)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers corroding
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers corroding
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers corroding
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded but not excessively
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded but not excessively
Minor chips & scratches to windscreen
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Light perishing to both rear tyres
Minor chips & scratches to windscreen
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Light perishing to both rear tyres
Light corrosion to rear chassis
Minor chips to windscreen
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Light corrosion to rear chassis
Minor chips to windscreen
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
play in nearside steering rack inner joint
front exhaust rusty
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust system rusty
Engine noisy
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GP53 HLO is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 GP53 HLO, 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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GP53 HLO is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 2004.
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