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GD04 RDV

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,146 mi
Last recorded142,146 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 RDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 142,146 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 135,733 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 135,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 126,704 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 118,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth inner edge 205/50r17

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Pass 23 May 2015 117,772 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 113,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014 113,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 110,970 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 108,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wishbone rear bushers splitting up

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2010 102,265 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 5 Jul 2010 102,265 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Jul 2009 98,415 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 93,328 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 67,581 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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GD04 RDV is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GD04 RDV, 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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GD04 RDV is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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