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A2 VTU

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

207,931 mi
Last recorded207,931 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 207,931 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened been parked for a while (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear anti roll bar links slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2018 195,861 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 179,741 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2017 179,741 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2016 164,518 miles

Offside handbrake reading low

engine covers and undertrays fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2016 164,173 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside handbrake reading low

engine covers and undertrays fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 149,063 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

rear brakes have inbalance

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2015 149,063 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

rear brakes have inbalance

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 133,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear coil springs corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Oct 2013 118,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear mounting broken

n/s/r coil spring corroded

rear heat shield loose

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Oct 2012 96,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fault on tow bar socket

Pass 6 Oct 2011 85,496 miles

o/s/r scrubbed on inner edge

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Oct 2011 85,493 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/r scrubbed on inner edge

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2010 75,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cover fitted over engine

covers fitted over steering rack etc

covers fitted to sills

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Oct 2009 66,289 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 47,723 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,609 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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A2 VTU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A2 VTU, 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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A2 VTU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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