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SG54 VGY

2004 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,220 mi
Last recorded125,220 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 VGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 125,220 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 120,525 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 120,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 116,218 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 114,011 miles

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND SUSPENSION AND COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 114,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened WISHBONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened WISHBONE HOLED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND SUSPENSION AND COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 110,451 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened WISHBONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened WISHBONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened WISHBONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 110,451 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened WISHBONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened WISHBONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened WISHBONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 107,051 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 107,051 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 102,391 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 102,364 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi to centre joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Both front springs corroded.

Nearside chassis leg corroded and holed .

Rear suspension components corroded and bushes starting to deteriorate.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 101,455 miles

All rear suspension components corroding.

Both front coil springs corroded.

Both handbrake cables at calipers corroding.

Finger and thumb pressure applied to all corroded chassis legs and rails .

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail at floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail at floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 99,254 miles

Both front coil springs corroded.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 99,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front coil springs corroded.

Both rear droplinks have slight movment

Pass 27 Aug 2015 94,926 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 94,926 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 87,974 miles

Both front coil springs corroding.

Offside rear tyre tread depth 4mm and wearing on inner edge.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 87,974 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front coil springs corroding.

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2mm and worn on both edges.

Offside rear tyre tread depth 4mm and wearing on inner edge.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 81,438 miles

both front coil springs corroded.

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes seperating.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 74,662 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 69,411 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 69,411 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 63,777 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 63,712 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

rear exhaust mounting , corroded , not broken

Pass 20 Aug 2009 54,032 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 53,980 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,612 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 46,612 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,139 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 VGY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VGY, 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 VGY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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