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GF54 YWO

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,596 mi
Last recorded127,596 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 YWO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 127,596 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 121,919 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 121,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 115,859 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 115,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 110,230 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 108,926 miles

some general corrision

Pass 10 Nov 2021 106,795 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 106,795 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 104,833 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 102,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing distorted on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 102,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing distorted on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 99,954 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 94,284 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 86,059 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 84,008 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 81,521 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 76,239 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 71,106 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 71,106 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 65,164 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 59,268 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 51,049 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2008 43,021 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 43,021 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 33,157 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 YWO is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GF54 YWO, 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 YWO is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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