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SD04 WCZ

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

165,275 mi
Last recorded165,275 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD04 WCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 165,275 miles

Sill covers fitted

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2022 165,261 miles

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

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2021 162,649 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 162,616 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jul 2019 158,136 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 158,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 145,832 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 145,733 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside rear inner side lamp inop

Pass 24 Jun 2017 132,289 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general under body corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2017 131,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

general under body corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2016 122,142 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 122,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 113,835 miles

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

Rear chid seat fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 101,173 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 83,383 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 77,908 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 77,902 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 69,120 miles

1 n/a and o/s/r tyres slight outer sidewall damage and wear on inner and outer edges 2. o/s/f tyre slight inner sidewall damage

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,120 miles

1 n/a and o/s/r tyres slight outer sidewall damage and wear on inner and outer edges 2. o/s/f tyre slight inner sidewall damage

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2011 64,757 miles

offside rear tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 4 Jun 2010 55,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 55,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,786 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 45,786 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 38,212 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 38,212 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 30,369 miles

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)

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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SD04 WCZ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 SD04 WCZ, 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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SD04 WCZ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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