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HV54 FRU

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

260,003 mi
Last recorded260,003 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 FRU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 260,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 256,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 241,866 miles

N/S/F anti roll bar link gaiter split but preventing dirt ingress

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 241,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F anti roll bar link gaiter split but preventing dirt ingress

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 224,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Jan 2018 211,548 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 200,109 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 20,109 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 186,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 186,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Shield (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 173,032 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 173,032 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 157,572 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 146,971 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2012 138,612 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 138,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 119,826 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 119,826 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 111,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 108,261 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 101,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 94,440 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 94,440 miles

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

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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HV54 FRU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HV54 FRU, 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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HV54 FRU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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