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GK54 VDZ

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Lpg 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,875 mi
Last recorded172,875 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 VDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 172,875 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 172,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 140,484 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 139,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 106,500 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 106,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 82,457 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2014 80,860 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2013 72,100 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 62,354 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 55,123 miles

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)

front discs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2010 52,765 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 44,442 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 34,864 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 27,068 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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GK54 VDZ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,521cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GK54 VDZ, 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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GK54 VDZ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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