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SD54 GNJ

2004 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,072 mi
Last recorded122,072 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 GNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 122,072 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 118,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 110,010 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , VERY LOW ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 110,008 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component insecure RESEVOIR (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , VERY LOW ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 103,393 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 95,968 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 86,583 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 85,228 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 82,348 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 7 Sep 2017 82,348 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides no pattern, to low, unable to adjust (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure door mirror / repeater assembly damaged and insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management lamp on

Pass 9 Aug 2016 81,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 81,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 76,598 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 76,597 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 67,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 67,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 58,373 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 58,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 50,914 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 45,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 36,926 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,805 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,423 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 27,871 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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SD54 GNJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD54 GNJ, 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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SD54 GNJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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