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FA54 VHL

2004 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,120 mi
Last recorded202,120 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 VHL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 202,120 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 202,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure Fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 193,301 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 193,299 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 189,021 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2020 189,017 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Aug 2020 188,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear seats and seatbelts not checked due to seats being folded and covered.

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 19 Sep 2019 180,188 miles

Front large cracks in windscreen , but not within the swept area or obscuring the drivers view of the road.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn away on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn away on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 179,915 miles

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

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

Front large cracks in windscreen , but not within the swept area or obscuring the drivers view of the road.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn away on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn away on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front offside driveshaft bearing starting get get rough

Pass 6 Sep 2018 164,894 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 164,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 151,290 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 151,290 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 142,127 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 122,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn away on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn away on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 106,623 miles

Engine oil below minimum on dipstick

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 81,943 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 71,925 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,925 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 44,669 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 25,723 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 25,723 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,318 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 13,247 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 VHL is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VHL, 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 VHL is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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