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GF54 ZSL

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,437 mi
Last recorded153,437 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 153,437 miles

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

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

exhust box corodded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 147,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover detached.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 147,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit of wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover detached.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit of wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake has little reserve travel.

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 141,591 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

N/s/r shocker dust cover loose bump stop poor

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 2 Sep 2020 141,591 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

N/s/r shocker dust cover loose bump stop poor

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 4 Sep 2019 133,651 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner tread

Fail 4 Sep 2019 133,651 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner tread

Pass 17 Sep 2018 124,859 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner tread

rear exhaust support bracket deteriorating

Pass 9 Sep 2017 114,004 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 103,984 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges and close to legal limit

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

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

Screw in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust hanger badly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2015 92,979 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 89,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2014 89,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 83,950 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 83,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 78,909 miles

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

all tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Nov 2012 78,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2011 73,502 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2011 73,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2010 67,263 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 59,095 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 49,429 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 40,489 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,489 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 ZSL is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZSL, 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 ZSL is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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