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GM04 NBB

2004 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

215,637 mi
Last recorded215,637 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 NBB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 215,637 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 215,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 209,632 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2025 209,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 203,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 1 May 2024 203,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 197,784 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 197,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2022 191,329 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 186,609 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 185,638 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 180,566 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 171,121 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 171,121 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 163,754 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 163,754 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 152,870 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 133,182 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 115,667 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 96,638 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 80,441 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 80,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 62,233 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,138 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,174 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 21,451 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2007 21,451 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

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 NBB is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GM04 NBB, 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 NBB is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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