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SC54 PWK

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,622 mi
Last recorded137,622 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 PWK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 137,622 miles

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

Front + rear under trays fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension noise (no play found)

Fail 15 May 2019 137,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front + rear under trays fitted

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension noise (no play found)

Pass 23 Apr 2018 102,902 miles

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

Offside Front door damaged

Offside Rear quarter panel damaged

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 99,688 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Front door damaged

Offside Rear quarter panel damaged

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 79,601 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2017 79,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 76,193 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 76,192 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring pan (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2015 72,019 miles

heat shield insecure

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Dec 2015 72,018 miles

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

heat shield insecure

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2014 66,127 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 66,126 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 59,370 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 59,370 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 54,477 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 47,247 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,554 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 29,573 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 19,617 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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SC54 PWK is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SC54 PWK, 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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SC54 PWK is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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