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GU04 ZSX

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,289 mi
Last recorded178,289 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 ZSX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 178,289 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 178,289 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 182,465 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2013 182,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2012 177,745 miles

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

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

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

rear indicators loosing colour

Pass 25 Jul 2012 177,745 miles

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

rear indicators loosing colour

Pass 1 Aug 2011 166,091 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2010 154,325 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 148,815 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 136,798 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 101,583 miles

advise condition of front number plate

object haning from rear view mirror failed removed and passed

Fail 20 Feb 2007 101,583 miles

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

advise condition of front number plate

object haning from rear view mirror failed removed and passed

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 ZSX is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU04 ZSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU04 ZSX?

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What year was GU04 ZSX registered?

GU04 ZSX is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is GU04 ZSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU04 ZSX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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