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FA04 MHY

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,113 mi
Last recorded142,113 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 MHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 142,113 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front brake disks corroding

nearside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

offside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2021 141,344 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front brake disks corroding

nearside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

offside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2020 140,140 miles

front brake disks corroding

nearside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

offside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

rear brake disks corroding

Fail 22 Jul 2020 140,140 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front brake disks corroding

nearside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

offside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2019 137,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front brake disks corroding

nearside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

offside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

rear brake disks corroding

Fail 17 Jul 2019 137,781 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front brake disks corroding

nearside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

offside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2018 135,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 133,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket detatched

Fail 24 Jul 2017 133,171 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust bracket detatched

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

rear brake disks corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 127,086 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

rear brake disks ciorroded

Fail 15 Jul 2016 127,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

rear brake disks ciorroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 120,834 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

rear brake disks corroding

Fail 16 Jul 2015 120,799 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2014 113,699 miles

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

rear brake disks corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Jul 2013 107,299 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

rear brake disks corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Jul 2012 99,976 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 99,930 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 92,974 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 8 Jul 2010 87,523 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut (not to cords)

rear brake disks slightly pitted

Pass 8 Jul 2009 79,834 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 62,207 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 42,418 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 42,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MHY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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