MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,928 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Service/Foot brake has slight travel
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))
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))
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))
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))
Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes
Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes
Tyres wearing on edges
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes
Tyres wearing on edges
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
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
sill covers and under trays
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2 (2.4.G.2)
sill covers and under trays
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
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
sill covers
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brake discs worn
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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