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GR04 VBV

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

168,380 mi
Last recorded168,380 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 VBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 168,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2025 168,376 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake warning light on

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 158,011 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 158,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 156,539 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 154,396 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 142,716 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 129,556 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 123,433 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 113,720 miles

N/S/R outer lamp cracked

O/S inner d/shaft gaiter perished

Pass 24 Jul 2017 105,337 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

front tyres tread starting to split slightly at edges

o/s/r tyre tread starting to split slightly at inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2017 105,337 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanging rubber split (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs lipped

front tyres tread starting to split slightly at edges

n/s/r outer sidelight not working

o/s/r tyre tread starting to split slightly at inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2016 97,012 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

front lower balljoint gaiters splitting slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2015 88,015 miles

anti-roll bar drop-link balljoint gaiters slightly perished

front tyres tread cracking

n/s outer c.v. gaiter perished

n/s/r outer lens damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2014 78,902 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)

front brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

o/s/r tyre tread feathering on inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2014 78,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

front brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

n/s outer c.v. gaiter leaking

o/s/r tyre tread feathering on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2013 70,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp wipers split

ns headlamp slightly dim

nsf top strut mounting creaking

nsr lamp damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2013 70,381 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp wipers split

ns headlamp slightly dim

nsf top strut mounting creaking

nsr lamp damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 49,533 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2010 43,337 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 43,337 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 37,820 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 6 Jul 2009 37,820 miles

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

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 30 Jul 2008 33,990 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,009 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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GR04 VBV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GR04 VBV, 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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GR04 VBV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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