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PY04 GJV

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

174,890 mi
Last recorded174,890 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 GJV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 174,890 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 174,890 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 158,802 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 144,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 144,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 131,107 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 130,651 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 116,238 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 7 Aug 2012 116,238 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Aug 2011 106,434 miles

n/s/r inner side light not working

Fail 4 Aug 2011 106,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 19 Jul 2010 99,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 99,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 93,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 93,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 28 Jul 2008 83,030 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 76,948 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 76,873 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 50,758 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 50,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 GJV is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 PY04 GJV, 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 GJV registered?

PY04 GJV is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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