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GV04 GTZ

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,812 mi
Last recorded93,812 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 GTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 93,812 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage to sill

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 85,600 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 72,662 miles

Engine noisy

Headlamp wiper blades in poor condition

Nearside amber running light not working and damaged

Nearside front foglight damaged

Nearside headlamp beam pattern is not exactly to spec but unlikely to dazzle, "Kick-up" not present

Nearside sill damaged, and front bumper trim missing.

Offside CVJ boot leaking slightly at clip

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

Offside front position light cut out intermittently during test

Pass 6 Jun 2013 59,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Dashboard partially obscured with tape, suspect airbag/SRS light on.

Moisture inside offside headlamp

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front foglight damaged

Nearside rear running light damaged

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front headlamp wiper blade split but still effective

Offside front position light worked intermittently during test

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

front spoiler damaged and not fully secure

Fail 5 Jun 2013 59,889 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Dashboard partially obscured with tape, suspect airbag/SRS light on.

Moisture inside offside headlamp

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front foglight damaged

Nearside rear running light damaged

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front headlamp wiper blade split but still effective

Offside front position light worked intermittently during test

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

front spoiler damaged and not fully secure

Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,730 miles

SRS warning light on

Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,674 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 34,674 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 29,183 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2010 29,170 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2009 23,094 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 18,681 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 14,579 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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GV04 GTZ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GV04 GTZ, 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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GV04 GTZ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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