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GU54 WNB

2004 Volvo V50

White Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

97,879 mi
Last recorded97,879 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 WNB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 97,879 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 95,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

towbar prescribed areas corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2020 95,576 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

towbar prescribed areas corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 92,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre valve split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 92,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre valve split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 90,123 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm bush deterorated

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

Offside Rear Outer petrol flap damaged

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush play and deterorated

travel on handbrake level

Pass 23 Nov 2017 86,825 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 84,140 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,292 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 71,515 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 71,456 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,435 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2015 71,432 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 67,920 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 67,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

coolant level low

engine management malfunction lamp on

Pass 5 Sep 2013 61,163 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 60,710 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

engine management light on

oil filler cap not fitted was lying on top of engine

Pass 3 Aug 2012 53,971 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 53,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 49,452 miles

ADVISORY BOTH FRONT TYRES INSIDE EDGE SLIGHT WEAR

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 42,282 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 42,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 31,429 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,605 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 20,605 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 16,678 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 WNB is a 2004 Volvo V50 in White with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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