2004 Volvo V40 1.8L Petrol · FA53 GMF
2004 Volvo V40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/2004. Recorded mileage 112,985 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28/11/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1783cc
FA53 GMF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2018
- 112,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Volvo V40
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
FA53 GMF Mileage History
- 22/02/200727,304 mi
- 15/02/200833,710 mi+6,406 mi
- 18/03/200939,817 mi+6,107 mi
- 18/03/200939,817 mi
- 11/03/201048,342 mi+8,525 mi
- 07/03/201157,539 mi+9,197 mi
- 14/03/201266,086 mi+8,547 mi
- 15/03/201374,674 mi+8,588 mi
- 15/03/201374,674 mi
- 05/03/201477,869 mi+3,195 mi
- 13/03/201584,771 mi+6,902 mi
- 13/03/201584,772 mi+1 mi
- 13/07/201586,213 mi+1,441 mi
- 19/08/201692,336 mi+6,123 mi
- 01/09/2017103,915 mi+11,579 mi
- 02/09/2017103,915 mi
- 21/08/2018112,985 mi+9,070 mi
- 21/08/2018112,985 mi
Average of roughly 7,455 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
FA53 GMF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo V40 (FA53 GMF) between February 2007 and August 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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