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FA04 MGY

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,399 mi
Last recorded160,399 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 MGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 160,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine coolant low

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2019 160,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine coolant low

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 153,426 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 148,601 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 142,326 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 142,322 miles

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 136,800 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 136,800 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 128,836 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 128,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 116,962 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 116,962 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 103,783 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 89,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 89,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 74,268 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 74,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 56,626 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FA04 MGY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FA04 MGY, 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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FA04 MGY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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