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AP04 FZA

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,915 mi
Last recorded177,915 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 FZA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 177,915 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 177,914 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 171,900 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack slight play in inner joint

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

Offside Steering rack damp

Fail 11 Sep 2015 171,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack slight play in inner joint

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

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

Offside Steering rack damp

Pass 8 Sep 2014 164,733 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 156,178 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 156,177 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 144,020 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 132,959 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 122,226 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 108,461 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 108,461 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 90,040 miles

osf nsf tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2007 51,768 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 51,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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AP04 FZA is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP04 FZA, 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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AP04 FZA is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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