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GY04 VMV

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,258 mi
Last recorded135,258 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 VMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 135,258 miles

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

temporary repair to nearside door mirror

Fail 25 Feb 2014 135,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

temporary repair to nearside door mirror

Fail 12 Feb 2014 135,109 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door mirror glass missing.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 131,439 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 124,225 miles

Both rear bump stops perished and breaking up

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 124,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Both rear bump stops perished and breaking up

Oil leak from N/S inner driveshaft seal in gearbox

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 113,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 113,200 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 97,604 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 81,159 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 49,658 miles

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

all other tyres wearing down at edges

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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GY04 VMV is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GY04 VMV, 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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GY04 VMV is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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