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FN54 UWY

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,347 mi
Last recorded73,347 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 UWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 73,347 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 73,347 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 124,437 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 124,437 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 119,020 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in anti-roll bar link

Nearside Rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2015 113,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 107,214 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 101,492 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2013 101,492 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust backbox mount broken

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 95,265 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 95,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 85,604 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 85,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 75,261 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

offside headlamp beam pattern faint,but pattern visable.

Fail 23 Jun 2010 75,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

offside headlamp beam pattern faint,but pattern visable.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 61,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jun 2009 61,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 47,567 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 47,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 34,924 miles

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

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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FN54 UWY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FN54 UWY, 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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FN54 UWY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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