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GR04 VTG

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

164,378 mi
Last recorded164,378 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 VTG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2024 164,378 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 163,892 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 163,892 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 154,508 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged held on with tape ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine noisy when tested

fuel cap seal starting to split

Fail 8 Sep 2022 154,508 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged held on with tape ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low would not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine noisy when tested

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 20 Aug 2021 141,134 miles

general corrosion to underside

fuel cap seal starting to split

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

Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing both edges

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated oozing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 141,134 miles

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

Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing both edges

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated oozing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to split

general corrosion to underside

Pass 17 Sep 2020 128,163 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror glass held in with tape

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated oozing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal starting to split

Fail 16 Sep 2020 128,161 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or 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))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside mirror glass held in with tape

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated oozing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 2 Apr 2019 111,241 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

fuel cap seal starting to split

undertrays fitted obscuring components

wipers starting to smear

Fail 1 Apr 2019 111,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

fuel cap seal starting to split

undertrays fitted obscuring components

wipers starting to smear

Pass 23 Mar 2018 102,140 miles

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

fuel cap seal starting to split

Fail 23 Mar 2018 102,140 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 28 Mar 2017 91,581 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 wiper has scratched the screen

Offside Front tyre getting low

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

Offside headlight has condensation inside

fuel cap seal starting to split

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 27 Mar 2017 91,561 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside wiper has scratched the screen

Offside Front tyre getting low

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside headlight has condensation inside

fuel cap seal starting to split

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 31 Mar 2016 82,353 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted preventing inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 31 Mar 2016 82,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted preventing inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 72,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 72,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 65,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 65,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 55,122 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 55,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,482 miles

both rear tyre treads are slightly distorted

front and rear brake pads appear low

long handbrake travel

near/side/rear side light not working

off/side/rear shock absorber dust cover distorted

Pass 24 Jan 2011 40,119 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 40,099 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 34,389 miles

borderline damage to offside rear road wheel(new wheel recommended)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 25 May 2010 34,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

border line damage to nearside front wheel rim, recommend new wheel

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,999 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,056 miles

nsr outer postion light not working

Pass 1 Aug 2007 20,521 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 VTG is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 GR04 VTG, 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 VTG is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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