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FL04 SFJ

2004 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,654 mi
Last recorded114,654 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 SFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 114,654 miles

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

offside rear inner side light not working.

Fail 20 Nov 2025 114,653 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge.205/50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside rear inner side light not working.

Pass 22 Nov 2024 111,226 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 107,359 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 107,359 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 98,529 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 98,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 91,317 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Nov 2021 91,124 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 85,165 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 85,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 77,455 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,568 miles

o.s rear tyre cracks in side walls

Pass 7 Jun 2017 63,622 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 59,112 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 49,193 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 42,062 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 42,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 37,628 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,145 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,560 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 25,635 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 22,192 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 16,565 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 13,716 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 SFJ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FL04 SFJ, 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 SFJ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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