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SM04 GYY

2004 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

197,843 mi
Last recorded197,843 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 GYY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 197,843 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front alloy wheel rim poor condition

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust middle hanger broken (still adequately supported)

general corrosion underneath vehicle

steady bar (under exhaust flexi) heavilly corroded (not structural)

Pass 11 Apr 2019 186,154 miles

Coil spring corroded all on car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front cv boot securing band loose

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms and offside rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking 205'50'17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17@2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 186,154 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all on car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front cv boot securing band loose

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms and offside rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking 205'50'17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17@2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 178,728 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 178,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section part of catalytic convertor (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 171,331 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-50-17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s at connections (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s (6.1.A.1)

noise from o/s/f cv joint

rear brake discs corroded

spare wheel carrier

Fail 6 Apr 2017 171,331 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

spare wheel carrier

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-50-17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s at connections (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s (6.1.A.1)

noise from o/s/f cv joint

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 164,240 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 164,240 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 154,504 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 154,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 144,231 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 144,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2013 131,009 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2013 131,009 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 117,082 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 117,082 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 103,512 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 103,512 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 90,797 miles

very inner edge of n/s/f tyre bald

Fail 22 Jun 2010 90,797 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

very inner edge of n/s/f tyre bald

Pass 1 Jun 2009 75,678 miles

both front tyre bald on very inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2008 62,132 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 47,841 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 47,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SM04 GYY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SM04 GYY, 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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SM04 GYY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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