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FP04 VRC

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,788 mi
Last recorded172,788 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 VRC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 172,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 162,690 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 162,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 153,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 140,809 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 140,799 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 126,583 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 126,583 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 113,473 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 99,817 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 87,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lower sill covers

Pass 24 Apr 2012 79,475 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 69,761 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 69,761 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2010 59,708 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 51,148 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 51,148 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 42,001 miles

rear indicators faded.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,750 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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FP04 VRC is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VRC, 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 VRC is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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