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CV54 SUA

2004 Volvo V50

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,519 mi
Last recorded158,519 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 SUA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 158,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 141,828 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Both front wishbone arms, (rear most bushes) Starting to crack

Fail 9 Sep 2015 141,828 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Both front wishbone arms, (rear most bushes) Starting to crack

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 130,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Trim damage under the front bumper

Fail 8 Sep 2014 130,908 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Trim damage under the front bumper

Pass 6 Sep 2013 113,550 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 100,639 miles

Both rear tyre showing sign of wear on the inner edges

Fail 7 Sep 2012 100,635 miles

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

Both rear tyre showing sign of wear on the inner edges

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 92,344 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 92,333 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2011 92,333 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 88,874 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 85,035 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 79,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 62,971 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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CV54 SUA is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol 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 CV54 SUA, 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 CV54 SUA registered?

CV54 SUA is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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