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FH04 RZX

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,915 mi
Last recorded158,915 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 RZX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 158,915 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 149,951 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 149,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 139,785 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 127,636 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 127,629 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 116,000 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 106,915 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 96,769 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 88,048 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 79,592 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 79,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2009 73,145 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,656 miles

n/s/r seat belt not fully checked as child seat fitted @ time of test

Fail 8 Jul 2009 70,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r seat belt not fully checked as child seat fitted @ time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2008 55,770 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 42,167 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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FH04 RZX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FH04 RZX, 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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FH04 RZX is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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