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FT04 USE

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

205,452 mi
Last recorded205,452 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 USE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 205,452 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 188,204 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 26 Apr 2019 181,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 178,208 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 178,208 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 175,495 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside front coil springs are rusty

Fail 23 Mar 2017 175,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside and nearside front coil springs are rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2016 168,765 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 164,688 miles

several brake pipes rusty at rear

Fail 9 Jun 2015 164,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

several brake pipes rusty at rear

Fail 29 May 2014 156,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 156,146 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 148,290 miles

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

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

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 30 May 2012 139,293 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 139,293 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 131,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear shock absorbers bump stops worn

Fail 7 Jun 2011 131,510 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear shock absorbers bump stops worn

Pass 13 May 2010 123,482 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 May 2010 123,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 108,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 108,793 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 90,509 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 90,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 68,508 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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FT04 USE is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FT04 USE, 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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FT04 USE is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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