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2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

279,782 mi
Last recorded279,782 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 SEO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 279,782 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 279,657 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 262,984 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 262,984 miles

Central Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 262,923 miles

Central Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 262,248 miles

Central Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 244,875 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 244,875 miles

Front front brake application uneven offside lower reading (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from drivers view before test

Pass 14 Nov 2014 225,137 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 224,811 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2013 207,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear brake sticking on slightly

Fail 15 Nov 2013 207,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear brake sticking on slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2012 188,669 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust hanger corroded and broken at rear

exhaust heat sheild broken and is hanging down at the rear

Fail 9 Nov 2012 188,276 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust hanger corroded and broken at rear

exhaust heat sheild broken and is hanging down at the rear

Pass 12 Nov 2011 174,129 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 174,006 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

coolant level low

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 154,417 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 154,417 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 138,816 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 138,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 120,140 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 105,442 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 SEO is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FY54 SEO, 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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FY54 SEO is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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