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GK04 LUJ

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,299 mi
Last recorded193,299 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 LUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 193,299 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear damage to wheelarch panel, no sharp edge

Fail 10 Sep 2020 193,299 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear damage to wheelarch panel, no sharp edge

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 178,963 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 178,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 166,340 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 166,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 151,471 miles

Both rear tyres worn low inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2016 132,677 miles

Nearside Rear drop link worn

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 132,677 miles

Nearside Rear drop link worn

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 118,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2014 108,854 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2014 108,854 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 101,733 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 93,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2011 81,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Tow bar fitted, tow ball not present.

Fail 6 Dec 2011 81,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Tow bar fitted, tow ball not present.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 70,935 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 60,100 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 47,511 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2008 47,501 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2007 29,571 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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GK04 LUJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GK04 LUJ, 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 GK04 LUJ registered?

GK04 LUJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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