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SG54 VHT

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,789 mi
Last recorded129,789 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 VHT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 129,789 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 129,789 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 125,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 125,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 117,435 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs corroded . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Fail 1 Sep 2021 117,411 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush excessively worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs corroded . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Front Headlamp levellers to be checked when dip beams working .

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 177,094 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 114,872 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 112,318 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 112,317 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 108,618 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 104,092 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn slightly inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2016 104,092 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 100,377 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 95,640 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 89,257 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,998 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 77,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

off side front door mirror damaged

protective shields fitted under vehicle restricting view

Pass 26 Aug 2010 70,403 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

multiple undershields fitted restricting view

Pass 2 Sep 2009 59,508 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,477 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 37,744 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 VHT is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SG54 VHT, 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 SG54 VHT registered?

SG54 VHT is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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