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GY54 VBF

2004 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

175,582 mi
Last recorded175,582 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 175,582 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 169,092 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 161,832 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 155,770 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 149,002 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

both rear tyres worn inner edge 205/50-17

Pass 28 Jan 2021 142,031 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 142,020 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror glass secured with elastic band (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Gearbox mounting defective excessive play ()

Pass 22 Feb 2019 127,268 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort significantly lower on one side

Nearside non obligatory mirror insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2018 112,697 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 97,510 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 78,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer wall damage on tyre

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

Offside Rear Two nails in tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,235 miles

all four tyres are worn on the inside edge

Fail 28 Nov 2013 55,407 miles

OSR TYRE WORN UNEVENLY ON INNER TREAD

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 55,407 miles

OSR TYRE WORN UNEVENLY ON INNER TREAD

Pass 23 Nov 2012 47,103 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 36,976 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 27,328 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 20,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2008 13,661 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 11,008 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 VBF is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VBF, 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 VBF is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 December 2004.

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