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SF54 XWD

2004 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,662 mi
Last recorded141,662 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 XWD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2020 141,662 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake low performance (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 138,259 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 138,257 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear and OSF flasher bulbs white. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF outter c.v boot needs refitting. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 133,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 128,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 122,661 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Fail 6 Jun 2016 122,658 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure TOP MOUNT BROKEN (2.7.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Pass 24 Jun 2015 116,900 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2014 116,522 miles

o/s rear shock absorber top mount badly corroded and starting to crack

Pass 27 Sep 2013 106,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r inner tail light inop

Pass 2 Apr 2012 90,774 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 90,595 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 78,770 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 70,161 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 70,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 57,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,147 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 42,233 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 42,233 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SF54 XWD is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SF54 XWD, 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 SF54 XWD registered?

SF54 XWD is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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