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FY54 DXR

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,862 mi
Last recorded133,862 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 DXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 133,862 miles

Both front and rear coil springs corroded.

Both rear tyres cracking/perished.

Headlights clouded, beam patterns slightly poor.

Rear exhaust has slight blow.

Pass 19 Sep 2023 133,736 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2022 133,652 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 133,515 miles

o.s rear wheel bearing slightly rough / becoming worn

Fail 16 Sep 2021 133,515 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

o.s rear wheel bearing slightly rough / becoming worn

Pass 4 Sep 2020 133,454 miles

parking brake has slightly excessive travel

Fail 4 Sep 2020 133,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

parking brake has slightly excessive travel

Pass 16 Sep 2019 132,841 miles

parking brake travel slightly excessive

rear exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 131,764 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 130,312 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

engine light illuminated

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 128,241 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 120,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Sep 2014 110,618 miles

advise both front control arm ,rear bushes worn

Pass 3 Sep 2013 10,142 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 29 Aug 2012 89,935 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 79,485 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 70,232 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 70,232 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,614 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 47,481 miles

all tyres on 3mm + waering on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2007 35,447 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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FY54 DXR is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY54 DXR, 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 FY54 DXR registered?

FY54 DXR is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is FY54 DXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY54 DXR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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