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FY54 XWR

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,076 mi
Last recorded147,076 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 XWR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 147,076 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 146,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 133,702 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 133,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 121,010 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 121,010 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2017 106,788 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 93,881 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 84,617 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 76,833 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 76,103 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres are scrubbing inner shoulders away

Pass 12 Dec 2012 65,550 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,708 miles

Nearside 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 27 Sep 2011 53,968 miles

Near side rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 26 Sep 2011 53,968 miles

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

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

Off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,485 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 48,485 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,022 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,322 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 22,274 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 XWR is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XWR, 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 XWR registered?

FY54 XWR is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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