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FL04 SFF

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

152,928 mi
Last recorded152,928 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 SFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 152,928 miles

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, coil springs, arms, sills, exhaust, brake discs and brake pipes

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

N/s/r light cluster damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2023 152,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, coil springs, arms, sills, exhaust, brake discs and brake pipes

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

N/s/r light cluster damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2022 143,328 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service/Foot brake has slight travel

Pass 22 Sep 2021 133,705 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, suspension brake discs and pipes

N/s/r light cluster damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and going bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and splitting through tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 133,705 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, suspension brake discs and pipes

N/s/r light cluster damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and going bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and splitting through tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 127,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear brakes 37% imbalance on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and splitting in tread and around inner side wall. Damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and splitting in tread and around inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and splitting in tread and around inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 127,151 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear brakes 37% imbalance on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and splitting in tread and around inner side wall. Damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and splitting in tread and around inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and splitting in tread and around inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 121,694 miles

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 27 Sep 2018 113,363 miles

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Sep 2018 113,363 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2017 106,957 miles

General corrosion to exhaust, suspension and brake pipes

O/s/r tyre cracking and wearing on edges 205/55/16

front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 28 Sep 2017 106,957 miles

General corrosion to exhaust, suspension and brake pipes

O/s/r tyre cracking and wearing on edges 205/55/16

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

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2016 101,082 miles

sill covers and under trays

Fail 4 Oct 2016 101,072 miles

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

sill covers and under trays

Pass 22 Oct 2015 97,908 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 93,995 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre inner edge

sill covers

Pass 17 Oct 2013 90,067 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2013 90,065 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 29 Oct 2012 85,724 miles

sill covers

Pass 17 Oct 2011 79,522 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 71,761 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Oct 2009 62,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 45,361 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,449 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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FL04 SFF is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FL04 SFF, 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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FL04 SFF is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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