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FA54 SFE

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,322 mi
Last recorded102,322 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 SFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 102,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise to change (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush medium play (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 9 May 2018 102,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise to change (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush medium play (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 85,281 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 75,940 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

child seat o/s/r

Pass 4 Feb 2015 67,656 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 67,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 59,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jan 2014 59,581 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Jan 2013 50,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 50,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 41,907 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 41,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 40,141 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 34,891 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 34,891 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 28,167 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 20,340 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 SFE is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SFE, 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 SFE is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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