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SE04 UPN

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,750 mi
Last recorded154,750 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 UPN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 154,750 miles

Nearside Rear brake flexy pipe clip missing

both rear shocker tubes detached

front tyres wear edges

rear reg plate deteriated

Pass 19 Jan 2016 138,957 miles

n/s/f drive shaft gaiter clip loose

o/s/f arch liner bit loose

o/s/f seatbelt slight fluffing

o/s/r shocker cover tube missing

rear reg det

screen scrub marks

Pass 6 Feb 2015 129,712 miles

OSR tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 4 Feb 2015 129,692 miles

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

OSR tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Mar 2014 121,544 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn/thin on inner edges

o/s front tyre worn/bald on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2013 113,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 106,301 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 100,331 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 92,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 86,081 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 61,434 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 61,434 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SE04 UPN is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SE04 UPN, 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 SE04 UPN registered?

SE04 UPN is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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