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SJ54 JKB

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,293 mi
Last recorded165,293 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 JKB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 165,293 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 165,293 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 155,971 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 155,946 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake peddle rubber worn.

Pass 14 Dec 2017 130,824 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 114,139 miles

Front exhaust hanger has snapped

Rear exhaust hanger has snapped

Fail 19 Dec 2016 114,139 miles

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

Front exhaust hanger has snapped

Nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Rear exhaust hanger has snapped

Pass 15 Dec 2015 98,241 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 98,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17w michelin (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 86,173 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2013 74,094 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall/rim protector

Pass 9 Nov 2012 65,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 18 Nov 2011 60,811 miles

nearside rear tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

Pass 17 Nov 2010 52,450 miles

tread on nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 17 Nov 2010 52,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

tread on nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 18 Nov 2009 45,542 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 38,588 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 30,497 miles

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

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

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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SJ54 JKB is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SJ54 JKB, 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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SJ54 JKB is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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