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GR04 VTF

2004 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

62,570 mi
Last recorded62,570 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 VTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 62,570 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 57,674 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 54,325 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 54,325 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 54,303 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 54,303 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 53,907 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed on edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 53,879 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed on edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 53,617 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 53,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 51,825 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 50,612 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 49,020 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 47,017 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 44,988 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 42,905 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 40,887 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2014 38,367 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 35,842 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,484 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 30,712 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 27,367 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 24,491 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,289 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 17,344 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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GR04 VTF is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GR04 VTF, 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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What year was GR04 VTF registered?

GR04 VTF is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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