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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
child seat fitted
oil leak
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted to offside rear ,seat belt not checked
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side light output deteriorated ?? (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front wheel tracking out
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
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GJ54 YHU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 GJ54 YHU, 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 YHU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2004.
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