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FM04 VCV

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,842 mi
Last recorded104,842 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 VCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 104,842 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 104,239 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 100,453 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 94,144 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 94,144 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 90,786 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 86,380 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 82,561 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 82,545 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 81,259 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 81,227 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 77,108 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 71,579 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside headlamp washer faulty

Fail 22 Jun 2012 71,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside headlamp washer faulty

Pass 23 Jun 2011 59,520 miles

offside inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 23 Jun 2011 59,520 miles

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

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

offside inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,596 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 34,715 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 31,668 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,583 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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FM04 VCV is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM04 VCV, 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 FM04 VCV registered?

FM04 VCV is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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