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GY54 MGX

2004 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,033 mi
Last recorded167,033 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 MGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 167,033 miles

Offside rear fog light has water in it, both front tyres balding on inner edges.

Pass 21 Oct 2023 164,922 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 162,770 miles

Stone chips in screen, both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 7 Oct 2021 160,712 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 158,597 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 158,562 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 154,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 136,933 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 136,826 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 125,064 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 113,641 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 100,353 miles

Rear exhaust suports corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 86,345 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 79,555 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 69,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,258 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,995 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 46,995 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,622 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,427 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,963 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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GY54 MGX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GY54 MGX, 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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GY54 MGX is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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