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GL04 JZD

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

272,135 mi
Last recorded272,135 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 JZD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 272,135 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 271,011 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 271,009 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 268,610 miles

sill covers fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2019 268,609 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 266,270 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 266,269 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 264,073 miles

Exhaust blowing on front pipe

Lower engine mount has play in

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link has slight play in

Nearside Rear tyre is worn close to legal limit

Offside Front sidelight is dim

Offside Front wheel bearing is slightly noisey when rotated

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 260,136 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 254,222 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 241,060 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 241,060 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 228,535 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 218,844 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 207,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 195,907 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 195,907 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2009 179,586 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2009 179,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc rear reqd

rear shockers bump stops bush perished

Pass 6 May 2008 163,031 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 163,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 144,050 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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GL04 JZD is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GL04 JZD, 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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GL04 JZD is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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