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FG54 SHJ

2004 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,095 mi
Last recorded40,095 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 SHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,095 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 36,014 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 31,566 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,149 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 24,421 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 19,943 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 19,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 SHJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SHJ, 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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What year was FG54 SHJ registered?

FG54 SHJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is FG54 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG54 SHJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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