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GF54 MVP

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

183,381 mi
Last recorded183,381 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 MVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 183,381 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 160,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 139,409 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 132,858 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 132,856 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 127,198 miles

parking brake only just met performance requirements

Fail 7 Jun 2016 127,198 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake only just met performance requirements

Pass 16 Apr 2015 118,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2015 118,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 112,667 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 112,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside outer side light incorrect

Pass 30 May 2013 103,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre wear on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jun 2012 95,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2011 89,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2010 80,082 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 80,080 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2009 72,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside front tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 29 May 2008 62,530 miles

advisednail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 52,745 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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GF54 MVP is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GF54 MVP, 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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GF54 MVP is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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