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AF04 SXL

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,748 mi
Last recorded155,748 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 SXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 155,748 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 155,748 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 152,942 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 152,942 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 147,716 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 143,452 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 138,919 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 134,305 miles

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 2 Nov 2012 121,184 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 118,148 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 118,148 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 98,197 miles

n/s rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inside

Pass 9 Nov 2009 78,634 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 64,449 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 41,223 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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AF04 SXL is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF04 SXL, 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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What year was AF04 SXL registered?

AF04 SXL is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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