MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,717 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside offside rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear tyre worn on inside front wishbone bushes deteriorating and rear exhaust mounting corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge,front wishbone bushes deteriorating,rear exhurst mounting corroaded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyres scrubbing edges and getting low
exhaust support brackets getting corroded
front wishbone bushes getting worn
offside front wheel bearing getting noisey
rear pads getting low
rear spring end coil showing signs of cracking
some play front drop links
both rear tyres scrubbing edges and getting low
exhaust support brackets getting corroded
front wishbone bushes getting worn
offside front wheel bearing getting noisey
rear pads getting low
rear spring end coil showing signs of cracking
some play front drop links
rear discs worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front discs worn
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front discs worn
rear discs worn
exhaust heat sheild loose at rear
front discs slightly scored on inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
near side rear tyre just on leagal limit of 1.6mm
near side rear tyre just on leagal limit of 1.6mm
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DG04 GWC is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 DG04 GWC, 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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DG04 GWC is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2004.
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