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RF04 GZE

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,353 mi
Last recorded127,353 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 GZE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 127,353 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 127,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 121,271 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 16 May 2016 121,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 6 May 2015 114,573 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 107,612 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 97,625 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 87,833 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 87,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 77,717 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 77,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2010 66,973 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 56,975 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 May 2008 45,532 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 45,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear indicator bulbs going white

Pass 15 May 2007 33,862 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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RF04 GZE is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RF04 GZE, 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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RF04 GZE is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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