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FV04 NNU

2004 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,399 mi
Last recorded144,399 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 NNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 144,399 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

small chip in windsceeen

Fail 31 Jan 2022 144,399 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

small chip in windsceeen

Pass 27 Jan 2021 139,755 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

slight play in rear anti-roll bar linkage

Fail 19 Jan 2021 139,755 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 26 Jun 2019 129,240 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 129,226 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Or inside (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 120,807 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 120,807 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 109,885 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

both front tyres tread low plus both wearing badly inside & outside edges

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 13 Jul 2017 109,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

both front tyres tread low plus both wearing badly inside & outside edges

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Jun 2016 89,483 miles

Engine Undertrays fitted

Engine covers fitted

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 76,050 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 76,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front 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 10 Jun 2014 67,537 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 67,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 63,823 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,194 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 52,966 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 46,907 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 39,943 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 34,525 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 18 Jun 2007 26,506 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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FV04 NNU 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 FV04 NNU, 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 FV04 NNU registered?

FV04 NNU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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