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FN54 WLZ

2004 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,903 mi
Last recorded135,903 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 WLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 135,903 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 135,903 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 132,369 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 132,369 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 128,027 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/s n/s rear ()

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under body trim masking some components

Fail 15 Aug 2019 128,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/s n/s rear ()

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under body trim masking some components

Pass 6 Sep 2018 122,339 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 122,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 117,042 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer additional position lamp not working

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

coolant level low

engine cover/under-tray/protective trim blocking view of components

Pass 31 Aug 2016 112,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 30 Aug 2016 112,137 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 19 Aug 2015 105,503 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 105,503 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 100,278 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 89,399 miles

both rear tyres wqearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 76,472 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 62,426 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 62,422 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 54,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 45,469 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,447 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,983 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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FN54 WLZ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WLZ, 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 WLZ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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