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GF04 ZPU

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,824 mi
Last recorded151,824 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 ZPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 151,824 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2023 145,502 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front and rear (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 137,684 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 127,537 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Dec 2020 127,537 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2019 116,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 116,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 142,800 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 139,550 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall and worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 139,527 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall and worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 132,952 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 132,952 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 127,662 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear child seat was fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2014 115,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2014 115,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 93,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 88,776 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 82,898 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 74,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 74,182 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,186 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 51,454 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 39,448 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 ZPU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZPU, 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 ZPU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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