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RN04 GXY

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,966 mi
Last recorded169,966 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 GXY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 169,966 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 165,421 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 165,389 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 155,750 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 149,319 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 142,337 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 136,268 miles

Central brake pedal rubber well worn

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

Nearside Rear exhaust rear bracket broken

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 128,479 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 123,174 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUMPSTOP DETERIORATED

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 114,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear bump stop badly worn

offsidr rear bump stop worn

Fail 23 Jul 2014 114,098 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front bump stop badly worn

nearside front top mount rough in operation

nearside rear bump stop badly worn

offsidr rear bump stop worn

Pass 22 Jul 2013 105,169 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 93,819 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 93,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 84,234 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 74,178 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 74,178 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 64,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 64,685 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 52,035 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 40,440 miles

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

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

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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RN04 GXY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc diesel 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 RN04 GXY, 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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RN04 GXY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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