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GU04 ZST

2004 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

91,409 mi
Last recorded91,409 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 ZST
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 91,409 miles

All side marker lamps colour faded.

Offside Front Side marker lamp not working.

Offside Front Slight play in inner steering rack joint.

Fail 31 Jan 2026 91,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All side marker lamps colour faded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder moved from centre of windscreen ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.0mm and heavy wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side marker lamp not working.

Offside Front Slight play in inner steering rack joint.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm and heavy wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 77,232 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2024 74,469 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 66,796 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 63,247 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 63,206 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 63,042 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 63,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 62,534 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 61,518 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 61,516 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 60,178 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 58,530 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 56,668 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 54,206 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,090 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,994 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 42,016 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 42,016 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 37,189 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,189 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 33,325 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,275 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,669 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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GU04 ZST is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GU04 ZST, 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 GU04 ZST registered?

GU04 ZST is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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