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GD04 USW

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,132 mi
Last recorded148,132 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 USW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 148,132 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 129,946 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 113,197 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 92,533 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 71,960 miles

slight damage to front bumper and wing on nearside,no protruding parts

Pass 25 Jul 2007 52,695 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 52,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

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 USW is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 USW, 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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What year was GD04 USW registered?

GD04 USW is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is GD04 USW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD04 USW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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