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GX54 ZZL

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

151,666 mi
Last recorded151,666 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 ZZL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 151,666 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 144,706 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 136,368 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 126,421 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2023 126,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2022 117,157 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2021 113,371 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 113,371 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 107,621 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 102,276 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 95,559 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 83,100 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 83,100 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 74,981 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 68,076 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 67,844 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 53,072 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 41,306 miles

both front discs slightly lipped

Fail 7 Apr 2012 41,306 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front discs slightly lipped

Pass 2 Apr 2011 26,410 miles

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

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

rear tow bar fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2011 26,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 14,299 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 14,299 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 13,219 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 13,219 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 10,530 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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GX54 ZZL is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GX54 ZZL, 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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GX54 ZZL is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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