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GJ54 MOF

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

239,691 mi
Last recorded239,691 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 MOF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 239,691 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

covers and shields fitted

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Sep 2017 220,116 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 203,390 miles

corrosion/wear to front brake discs + some judder

n/s/r shocker dust cover adrift

slight play n/s/r drop link

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Pass 5 Aug 2015 185,389 miles

perishing/wear to rear lower outer control arm bushes

rear shocker bump stop worn

slight play n/s/r drop link

some wear to front brake discs

wear to brake pedal rubber

Pass 12 Aug 2014 170,750 miles

both front tyres some wear inner edges

both rear bump stops worn

both rear indicators fading

both rear lower control arms bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear trailing arms front bushes seperating/weakening

both rear tyres worn inner edges

front and rear discs worn

offside rear brake pads getting low

offside rear lower main arm outer bush deteriorating/weak

power steering reservoir insecure

slight play nearside rear anti roll bar link

some play in offside front wheel bearing - recommend replace

some wear to brake pedal rubber

Fail 12 Aug 2014 170,750 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres worn inner edges

front and rear discs worn

both front tyres some wear inner edges

both rear bump stops worn

both rear indicators fading

both rear lower control arms bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear trailing arms front bushes seperating/weakening

offside front wishbone rear bush splitting/weak

offside rear brake pads getting low

offside rear lower main arm outer bush deteriorating/weak

power steering reservoir insecure

slight play nearside rear anti roll bar link

some play in offside front wheel bearing - recommend replace

some wear to brake pedal rubber

Pass 24 Jul 2013 159,534 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes splitting/weak - recommend replace

rear exhaust hanger corroded/getting thin - recommend repair

separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

slight o/s/f steering rack/rod play

some rear brake inbalance

some wear/perishing to rear lower control arm bushes

wear to rear brake discs

Pass 14 Aug 2012 145,233 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 117,855 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 117,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 103,372 miles

rear number plare starting vto delaminate

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Nov 2009 103,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plare starting vto delaminate

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Oct 2008 89,706 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 78,544 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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GJ54 MOF is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GJ54 MOF, 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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GJ54 MOF is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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