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GU54 RUA

2004 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,601 mi
Last recorded89,601 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 RUA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 89,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Smell of diesel under bonnet, slightly wet near injectors

Pass 5 Jul 2018 88,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

unable to check rear seat belts as seats are down

Fail 3 Jul 2018 88,267 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust shield loose rear

unable to check rear seat belts as seats are down

Pass 26 Jun 2017 84,176 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2016 81,801 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 79,568 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 76,473 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 73,960 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 68,408 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 65,749 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 65,735 miles

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Dec 2009 61,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 58,784 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 55,037 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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GU54 RUA is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GU54 RUA, 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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GU54 RUA is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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