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FG54 SJU

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,512 mi
Last recorded124,512 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 124,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 121,569 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 119,035 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 116,188 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 113,636 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

the rear exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 12 Dec 2019 111,052 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 106,128 miles

tail/pipe mtg broken but not insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2018 98,218 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 91,978 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 85,123 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 85,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 75,550 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 75,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 56,626 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 51,849 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 47,057 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 42,795 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 38,626 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 33,939 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 28,571 miles

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

handbrake requires attention.

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 SJU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SJU, 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 SJU registered?

FG54 SJU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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