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GU04 ZSV

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

106,832 mi
Last recorded106,832 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 ZSV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 106,832 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 106,752 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 100,435 miles

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 18 Dec 2023 93,898 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 89,112 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 83,658 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 77,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 67,407 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 58,520 miles

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

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

Front both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2017 50,059 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 12 Jul 2016 40,704 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 39,127 miles

Offside Rear chunk out of outer sidewall and perishing NOT to cords

dampness around bottom of steering rack

Pass 29 Jan 2015 38,062 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 37,501 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 36,563 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 34,992 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 31,274 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 27,255 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 25,727 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 25,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 23,124 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 19,277 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 19,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GU04 ZSV is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GU04 ZSV, 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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GU04 ZSV is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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