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FV54 JYF

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

233,435 mi
Last recorded233,435 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 JYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 233,435 miles

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

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

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 233,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 218,251 miles

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

front brakes have slight fluctuation

Pass 18 Nov 2015 195,694 miles

All tyres near legal limit.

Fail 18 Nov 2015 195,694 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)

All tyres near legal limit.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 169,521 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 169,521 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 159,994 miles

n/s/r shocker cover adrift

o/s/r brake pipe ferrules rusty

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2013 159,994 miles

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

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f tyre worn close to cords

n/s/r shocker cover adrift

n/s/r tyre worn tolimit in places &worn unevenly

o/s/r brake pipe ferrules rusty

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2012 149,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust brackets corroded

wearevident in both front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 29 Nov 2012 149,487 miles

exhaust brackets corroded

wearevident in both front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 1 Dec 2011 137,945 miles

both front lower arm bushes starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust heatshield adrift

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 26 Nov 2010 124,281 miles

both rear tyres low on inside edges, n/s/r tyre has tread stepped

cracks starting in both front wish bone rear bushes

drivers seatbelts just starting to fray

Fail 26 Nov 2010 124,281 miles

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

both rear tyres low on inside edges, n/s/r tyre has tread stepped

cracks starting in both front wish bone rear bushes

drivers seatbelts just starting to fray

washers frozen

Pass 14 Dec 2009 113,788 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 99,760 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 85,591 miles

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

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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FV54 JYF is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FV54 JYF, 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 FV54 JYF registered?

FV54 JYF is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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