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GF04 FPG

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,544 mi
Last recorded103,544 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 FPG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 103,544 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 99,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 99,630 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 97,187 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 93,776 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 91,552 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 89,712 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 86,084 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 76,482 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,571 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 59,889 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 50,856 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,487 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 29,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 29,994 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 24,803 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 24,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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GF04 FPG is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GF04 FPG, 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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GF04 FPG is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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