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GJ54 NWU

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

154,881 mi
Last recorded154,881 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 NWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 154,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear lens tapped

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 143,040 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2024 143,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 127,745 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 114,204 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 101,733 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 101,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 86,978 miles

Offside Front foglamp glass cracked

intermittent missfire on acceleration

Pass 12 Sep 2019 76,750 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside mirror cover missing

Fail 11 Sep 2019 76,739 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside mirror cover missing

Pass 7 Sep 2018 65,587 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 60,216 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Near side and of side rear. ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Under bonnet and floor covers fitted restricting view.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 54,997 miles

top engine bay covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Pass 17 Aug 2015 49,161 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 44,316 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 44,316 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 40,812 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,386 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 32,120 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 28,699 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 25,262 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,823 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 17,187 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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GJ54 NWU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NWU, 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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What year was GJ54 NWU registered?

GJ54 NWU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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