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GV54 VAX

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,588 mi
Last recorded102,588 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 VAX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 102,588 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 97,460 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 91,075 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 91,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 82,572 miles

All 4 tyres are begining to wear smooth on the inner shoulders

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 72,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 72,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,632 miles

n/s front lower suspension arm has slight play

n/s rear wheel bearing is sounding slightly rough when we is spun

o/s rear suspension drop link has slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2010 53,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 42,619 miles

Front wipers smear

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 42,619 miles

Front wipers smear

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,015 miles

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)

rear tyres perrished on sidewalls

Pass 16 Nov 2007 21,471 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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GV54 VAX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GV54 VAX, 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 GV54 VAX registered?

GV54 VAX is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is GV54 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV54 VAX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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