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SL04 GKE

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

147,300 mi
Last recorded147,300 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 GKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 147,300 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 147,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 134,068 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Slight age related corrosion at most components and chassis areas

Fail 4 Dec 2023 134,062 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Upper mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight age related corrosion at most components and chassis areas

Pass 7 Mar 2022 133,515 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 133,511 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2021 129,892 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 128,022 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 125,297 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 121,830 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 121,830 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 116,844 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 110,179 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 105,769 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 100,127 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 94,982 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 89,416 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 84,240 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 78,327 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 72,569 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 65,553 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 65,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 61,117 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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SL04 GKE is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SL04 GKE, 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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SL04 GKE is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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