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FB04 FJA

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

183,524 mi
Last recorded183,524 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 FJA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 183,524 miles

Engine over filled with oil. n/s/r shocker dust cover has dropped down. o/s/r tyre low on tread. Slight buckle in n/s/f wheel rim. Very slight play in o/s/f lower arm joint.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 183,524 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine over filled with oil. n/s/r shocker dust cover has dropped down. o/s/r tyre low on tread. Slight buckle in n/s/f wheel rim. Very slight play in o/s/f lower arm joint.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 169,458 miles

Both front and n/s/r tyres on 2-3mm.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 155,439 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 136,429 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 120,315 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 120,315 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 107,543 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 94,341 miles

SUSPECT SLIGHT WEAR IN FRONT HUB BEARINGS

Fail 1 Oct 2007 94,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SUSPECT SLIGHT WEAR IN FRONT HUB BEARINGS

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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FB04 FJA is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FB04 FJA, 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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FB04 FJA is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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