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DA54 GZV

2004 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,024 mi
Last recorded146,024 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 GZV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 146,024 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 146,024 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 142,042 miles

Engine cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Slight oil leak

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 24 Aug 2015 134,596 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear Lipped (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear LIpped (3.5.1i)

brake pedal anti slip worn

engine under tray missing

rear reg plate slight deterioration

sill covers fitted

vehicle passed emission on retest but did still have slight exhaust blue smoke

Fail 24 Aug 2015 134,596 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear Lipped (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear LIpped (3.5.1i)

brake pedal anti slip worn

engine under tray missing

o/s front drop link knocking

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2014 127,441 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 127,441 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 114,991 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 114,940 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 102,888 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

no oil in engine(topped UP)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 90,297 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 77,570 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 63,461 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 63,461 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 45,095 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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DA54 GZV is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 95,576 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 V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA54 GZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DA54 GZV is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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