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FP04 TJU

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,144 mi
Last recorded154,144 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 May 2019 154,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Reverse lights not working

Pass 2 May 2018 145,161 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

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

Note. Front / Rear brake hose, Ferrules Greased some metal brake pipe Greased

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

Under vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 30 Apr 2018 145,151 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding Possible caliper seized (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

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

Note. Front / Rear brake hose, Ferrules Greased some metal brake pipe Greased

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

Under vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 May 2017 135,144 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 May 2017 135,082 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 125,462 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 117,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edge

more than normal travel on handbrake

nearside headlight adjuster needs replacing

Pass 22 May 2015 117,559 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edge

more than normal travel on handbrake

nearside headlight adjuster needs replacing

Pass 23 May 2014 110,677 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 101,859 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 93,270 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 May 2012 93,270 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2011 85,467 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 85,467 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wheel tracking needs adjusting ?

Pass 20 May 2010 76,440 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 67,629 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 59,936 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 59,936 miles

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

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

fr4ont wheel tracking needs adjusting ?

Pass 22 May 2007 54,326 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chips in the A zone just ok

Pass 27 Apr 2007 54,187 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TJU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FP04 TJU, 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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FP04 TJU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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