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RJ04 GZD

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

141,448 mi
Last recorded141,448 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 GZD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 141,448 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant bottle leaking from repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner CV boot damp signs of grease coming out

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 141,447 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant bottle leaking from repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner CV boot damp signs of grease coming out

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 139,774 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 137,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge, inner sidewall heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 132,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 132,718 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 127,388 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 120,031 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 110,865 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 110,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise nearside front tyre as uneven wear plus close to the limit .

Pass 19 Sep 2018 101,895 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall has two small cuts but no core showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small exhaust leak at entry to rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 87,600 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner and outer edges.

Play in Nearside Front steering rack end.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 80,981 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 74,072 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 73,857 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 57,642 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 57,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,642 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,176 miles

rear washer inop.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 50,176 miles

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

rear washer inop.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,827 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on the inside edges.

the o/s/r tyre has a shallow cut in the outside wall.

Fail 15 Mar 2010 39,589 miles

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

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

engine oil low,done.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,589 miles

engine oil low,done.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine oil on the low mark.

rear brake pads worn to 3 mm.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,767 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,200 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 26,200 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RJ04 GZD is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RJ04 GZD, 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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RJ04 GZD is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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