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GV04 GYA

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,004 mi
Last recorded88,004 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 GYA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 88,004 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 87,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 87,826 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate damadged

n/s/f fog light damadged

n/s/f indicater wont cancel

nise from engine

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 25 Oct 2010 80,383 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 80,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 68,440 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 58,075 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 58,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 41,847 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 GYA is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GV04 GYA, 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 GV04 GYA registered?

GV04 GYA is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 April 2004.

Is GV04 GYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV04 GYA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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