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SH53 GJV

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,456 mi
Last recorded118,456 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 GJV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 118,456 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 117,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine has a oil leak

exhaust starting to deteriorate

offside rear brake back plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Sep 2014 113,315 miles

both outer cv boots move on joints

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

front brake pads worn low

front drop links, lower rubbers cracked

front indicators pale

fuel cap seal cracked

headlight wiper blades torn

n/s head light beam image not very good

n/s/f marker light in bumper inop

o/s/f fog light inop

o/s/f wiper blade split at end, close to limit

slight gear box oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2014 113,315 miles

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

front indicators pale

fuel cap seal cracked

headlight wiper blades torn

both outer cv boots move on joints

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

front brake pads worn low

front drop links, lower rubbers cracked

n/s head light beam image not very good

n/s/f marker light in bumper inop

o/s/f fog light inop

o/s/f wiper blade split at end, close to limit

o/s/r brake binding

rear brake pads worn very low

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 108,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded but not blowing

n/s wing light inop

o/s/f fog light inop

small oil leak (gearbox)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 108,364 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded but not blowing

n/s wing light inop

n/s/f tyre side wall badly cut in number of places but no cords showing

o/s/f fog light inop

oil leval low

rear tyres badly cracked and out of shape

small oil leak (gearbox)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 104,140 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 87,742 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 81,407 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 72,930 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Rear tyres showing slight deteriation.

Slight leak from outer drive shaft boots Nearside & Offside Front.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 61,739 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 61,739 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 48,070 miles

front and rear number plate laminate partimg.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 39,669 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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SH53 GJV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH53 GJV, 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 SH53 GJV registered?

SH53 GJV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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