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GK54 VFC

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

89,282 mi
Last recorded89,282 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 VFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 89,282 miles

Front suspension bushes slightly perishing ,nearside and offside , cracks

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

front and rear suspensions rusty.

handbrake lever slightly poor reserve travel , perhaps some adjustment would be a good idea.

Pass 5 Sep 2023 88,491 miles

Front and rear sub frames corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake has just met the required effort, system may need adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has poor reserve travel

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

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2023 88,490 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear sub frames corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake has just met the required effort, system may need adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has poor reserve travel

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

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2022 87,905 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has poor reserve travel

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2022 87,904 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has poor reserve travel

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 87,480 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective and centre ,will need att,. if anyone is interested (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear suspension very rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2020 86,777 miles

Central exhaust mount rusted off,but exhaust secure still

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 21 Aug 2020 86,774 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust mount rusted off,but exhaust secure still

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside /offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2019 85,546 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 85,546 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 83,049 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to excess (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre is showing signs of being runflat,mainly on the inner sidewall

Fail 16 Aug 2018 83,049 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to excess (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre is showing signs of being runflat,mainly on the inner sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2017 80,151 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 80,150 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 78,139 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 76,012 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 76,012 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,899 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,692 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 67,106 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 52,537 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 52,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 47,196 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 47,196 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 37,364 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 VFC is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GK54 VFC, 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 VFC is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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