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GF04 ZDD

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,907 mi
Last recorded102,907 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 ZDD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 102,907 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 102,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 94,762 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 94,758 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 83,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside front to rear steel pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 78,919 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 78,896 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both fronts badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened friction face of disc badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mountings of offside and nearside front lower arm mounting cracked and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 75,132 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 70,763 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both offside tyres splitting in tread area

front brake discs corroded/lipped on inner face

nearside rear brake discs corroded

some fluctuation on nearside rear brake when applied

some play in both front lower wish bone rear mounting bushes

Pass 8 Aug 2015 67,276 miles

both offside tyres splitting in tread area

front brake discs corroded on inner face

handbrake lever has alot of travel

nearside front tyre worn

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 22 Jul 2014 64,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 64,043 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 59,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs worn and pads appear low

rear wiper torn

Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,165 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 50,093 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 42,213 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,444 miles

All tyres getting low and perished

Pass 13 Aug 2008 22,122 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,943 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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GF04 ZDD is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZDD, 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 GF04 ZDD registered?

GF04 ZDD is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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