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PN54 GZE

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,423 mi
Last recorded175,423 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 GZE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 175,423 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 175,419 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure earth lead (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 170,754 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 170,754 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 166,479 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres inner edges wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 166,477 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres inner edges wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 May 2014 159,025 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 159,025 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 152,485 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 146,085 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 138,439 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 138,437 miles

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

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

rear lamp damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2010 128,532 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 120,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 112,022 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 91,783 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 91,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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PN54 GZE is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PN54 GZE, 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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PN54 GZE is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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