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DG04 GWC

2004 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

202,717 mi
Last recorded202,717 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 GWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 202,717 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 202,347 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 197,009 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 182,346 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 165,782 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside front wishbone bushes deteriorating and rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2013 165,530 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 147,002 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 147,002 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 123,743 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 123,073 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 100,389 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose at rear

front discs slightly scored on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2009 82,613 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 82,283 miles

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)

Fail 29 May 2008 72,330 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2008 72,330 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 55,650 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side rear tyre just on leagal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 6 Jun 2007 55,650 miles

near side rear tyre just on leagal limit of 1.6mm

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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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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