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PY04 GHG

2004 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

197,845 mi
Last recorded197,845 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 GHG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 197,845 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 187,596 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 170,298 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 149,386 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 122,957 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 108,525 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in passenger rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2011 92,175 miles

engine noisey

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2011 92,175 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake discs worn

engine noisey

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 74,190 miles

rear brake discs lipped

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Aug 2009 55,025 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 55,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 37,082 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 34,097 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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PY04 GHG is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 PY04 GHG, 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 PY04 GHG registered?

PY04 GHG is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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