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FG54 AMK

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,892 mi
Last recorded176,892 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 AMK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 176,892 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 173,559 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre wearing on inner edge, nearside rear

Pass 27 Jan 2020 169,499 miles

tyre feathering on inner shoulder & perishing / cracking on outer sidewall

tyre wearing on inner shoulder, nearside rear

Fail 27 Jan 2020 169,495 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall & exposed to cords on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyre feathering on inner shoulder & perishing / cracking on outer sidewall

tyre wearing on inner shoulder, nearside rear

Pass 26 Feb 2019 166,285 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 166,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 162,459 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened nearside front & offside front (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 162,459 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened nearside front & offside front (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right manual adjuster not working (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 158,139 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 158,138 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 153,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 153,944 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 149,628 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 149,627 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 145,596 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 145,596 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 139,511 miles

n/s/r trailing arm front bush separating + o/s/r slightly

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight play in both rear drop links

some front brake judder

some wear/separating to rear lower control arm outer bushes

Pass 14 Feb 2012 130,531 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 130,480 miles

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

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 115,684 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 96,952 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 75,166 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 59,596 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 59,596 miles

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

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

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

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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FG54 AMK is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG54 AMK, 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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FG54 AMK is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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