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FY54 AMU

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,827 mi
Last recorded174,827 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 AMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 174,827 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 14 Nov 2013 158,472 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

n/s headlamp beam image weak close to excess

Pass 29 Nov 2012 142,667 miles

both front tyres worn

n/s/r seatbelt checked with child seat in place

rear brake pads worn

Pass 26 Nov 2011 125,798 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 107,553 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 90,409 miles

both front discs lipped

engine covers fitted

front pads low

outter cover sills fitted

rear discs lipped

rear pads low

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2008 61,688 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 61,688 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 37,511 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 37,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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FY54 AMU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY54 AMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY54 AMU registered?

FY54 AMU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is FY54 AMU safe to buy?

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