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GM04 GUG

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,418 mi
Last recorded169,418 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 GUG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 169,418 miles

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

hand brake is below par

near side front spring is weak

off side rear number plate has poor conection

Pass 28 Mar 2014 149,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has worn badly to inner edges has cuts to tread area

offside rear tyre worn badly to inner edge and has cuts in tread area

Fail 28 Mar 2014 149,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has worn badly to inner edges has cuts to tread area

offside rear tyre worn badly to inner edge and has cuts in tread area

Pass 5 Apr 2013 113,960 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 113,960 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 76,459 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 76,459 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 74,811 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 74,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 67,906 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 57,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 47,956 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 39,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GM04 GUG is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GM04 GUG, 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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GM04 GUG is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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