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FP04 RSU

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,570 mi
Last recorded149,570 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 RSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 149,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 144,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 144,689 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped during parking brake test (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 139,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 130,528 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2019 130,526 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 120,514 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

hand brake only just met minimum requirments 16% advise attention

Pass 25 Jan 2017 110,951 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has damage to inner and outer side walls advise attention

handbrake only just met minimum requirments 19%

rear exhaust bracket broken advise attention

Pass 14 Jan 2016 103,802 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread close to exposing cords outer edge also worn advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake just met minimum requirements(all brake have just been renewed)

Tailgate struts faulty advise replacement

Pass 9 Dec 2014 93,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2014 93,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 85,236 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 85,199 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f fog lamp bulb missing

rear back box and exhaust centre section heat sheilds damaged insecure

rear no. plate starting to delaminate

Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,297 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 79,297 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 70,267 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 62,155 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 62,155 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 52,004 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,116 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 36,938 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 28,015 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edge.

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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FP04 RSU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FP04 RSU, 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 FP04 RSU registered?

FP04 RSU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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