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GF54 PCV

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,620 mi
Last recorded168,620 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 PCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2020 168,620 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 158,719 miles

Nearside Front wishbone bush slightly deterioated

Offside Front wishbone bush slightly deterioated

Fail 10 May 2019 158,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wishbone bush slightly deterioated

Offside Front wishbone bush slightly deterioated

Pass 29 May 2018 148,022 miles

Front both tyres are slightly wearing on the inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2016 132,207 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 122,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, tyre in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 113,962 miles

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

no emissions detected

Fail 25 Nov 2014 113,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

no emissions detected

Pass 8 Nov 2013 102,150 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 93,243 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 93,240 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 86,124 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 69,189 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges,near side front tyre waering low on inner egde.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 62,253 miles

osf tyre bold inner edge.

Fail 25 Nov 2009 62,253 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

osf tyre bold inner edge.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 54,121 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 47,985 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to limit

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and close to limit

Pass 12 Oct 2007 47,235 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear are wearing on inner edges

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 PCV is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PCV, 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 PCV is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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