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GU54 WMZ

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,062 mi
Last recorded179,062 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 WMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 179,062 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 179,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 168,082 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 157,872 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 152,240 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 152,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 140,046 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread worn slightly uneven.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 140,044 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread worn slightly uneven.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 130,257 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 123,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dip beams on lowest adjustment

offside front tyre edges worn

Fail 18 Sep 2012 123,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dip beams on lowest adjustment

offside front tyre edges worn

Pass 22 Aug 2011 107,030 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f wheel has been welded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 93,502 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 78,063 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 63,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 49,430 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 WMZ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WMZ, 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 GU54 WMZ registered?

GU54 WMZ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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