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FA54 NUH

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

119,500 mi
Last recorded119,500 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 NUH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 119,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 119,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 117,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise car under side and suspension are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2024 117,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light is lit on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached not fitted correctly and fixing bolts loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise car under side and suspension are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2023 115,757 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front tyre and n/s rear tyre has outer side wall scuff damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 115,757 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light lit on the dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front tyre and n/s rear tyre has outer side wall scuff damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 113,078 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 113,078 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light lit on the dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall is split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 110,445 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 110,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 110,413 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light lit on the dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached bolts are loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 108,618 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 108,618 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 106,894 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 106,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 103,384 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 99,652 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 99,652 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 95,551 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim is damaged on inside

Offside Front Inner c/v gaiter is split

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 95,551 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim is damaged on inside

Offside Front Inner c/v gaiter is split

Rear Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 91,476 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 91,476 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 87,613 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 84,441 miles

advise front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2012 80,606 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 76,574 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 76,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 70,653 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 62,665 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 55,215 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 44,453 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 44,453 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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FA54 NUH is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 FA54 NUH, 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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FA54 NUH is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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