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AV54 VFR

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

200,490 mi
Last recorded200,490 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 VFR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 200,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edge and going through the top layer of rubber

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2016 186,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2016 186,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2015 174,834 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear of front arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 174,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear of front arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 161,123 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 149,015 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 135,432 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 135,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 124,019 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 109,789 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 92,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres getting down on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2009 92,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres getting down on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2008 76,044 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 55,808 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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AV54 VFR is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV54 VFR, 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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AV54 VFR is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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