MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,843 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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))
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))
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)
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
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
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
very inner edge of n/s/f tyre bald
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
very inner edge of n/s/f tyre bald
both front tyre bald on very inner edge
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SM04 GYY?
You can check the full history of SM04 GYY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SM04 GYY registered?
SM04 GYY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2004.
Is SM04 GYY safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM04 GYY shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SM04 GYY have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SM04 GYY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.