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SG54 JSZ

2004 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,545 mi
Last recorded141,545 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 JSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 141,545 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 131,240 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 131,231 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Snapped (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 115,711 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 112,628 miles

front exhaust brackets snapped but still supported

o/s/r shock absorber weak

o/s/r tyre wearing off on inside edge 2055516

Pass 6 Mar 2013 110,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 110,050 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 104,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre slightly mishaped

Fail 27 Feb 2012 104,971 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 14 Feb 2011 94,668 miles

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)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 94,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 89,166 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 67,738 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 51,665 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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SG54 JSZ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SG54 JSZ, 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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SG54 JSZ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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