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FM04 VCW

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,906 mi
Last recorded126,906 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 VCW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 126,906 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 22 Feb 2011 126,906 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 4 Dec 2009 113,083 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 105,420 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 95,705 miles

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

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

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 VCW is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

FM04 VCW is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is FM04 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 VCW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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