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GK04 UZX

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,130 mi
Last recorded193,130 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 UZX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 193,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 185,053 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front , nearside front on limits ! (4.1.4 (b))

Front flexi exhuast deteriorating.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON LIMITS ! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear heavily corroded ! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 9 Oct 2023 175,793 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside and Offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 168,990 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside & Offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside & Offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 162,050 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

wipers smearing

Fail 28 Sep 2021 162,050 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

wipers smearing

Pass 10 Oct 2020 155,474 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 155,474 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 151,439 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust flexi joint leaking gasses

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 146,786 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 141,295 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 134,881 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 134,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 131,472 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 126,204 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 119,310 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2012 110,611 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre pressure was low

Pass 13 Oct 2011 99,983 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Fail 13 Oct 2011 99,983 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2010 86,626 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 84,541 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 73,333 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 60,335 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,454 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 UZX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GK04 UZX, 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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GK04 UZX is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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