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RF54 GBZ

2004 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,060 mi
Last recorded103,060 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 GBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 103,060 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 103,050 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 102,255 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 101,348 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 99,411 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 98,351 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2021 95,304 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 95,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 93,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 88,863 miles

Front Tyres starting too wear on inner edges.

Fail 7 Jan 2019 88,863 miles

Front Tyres starting too wear on inner edges.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 83,187 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 75,093 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 66,570 miles

both front tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 27 Dec 2014 48,306 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2014 48,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 40,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 40,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 31,589 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,562 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 25,562 miles

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

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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RF54 GBZ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RF54 GBZ, 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 RF54 GBZ registered?

RF54 GBZ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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