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SK04 DCH

2004 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,783 mi
Last recorded181,783 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 DCH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 181,783 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 181,782 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 170,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 170,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2014 160,187 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 151,002 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 135,587 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 135,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 121,739 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2010 108,999 miles

both front tyres - tread wearing low on the inner edges

Fail 20 May 2010 108,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres - tread wearing low on the inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2009 95,169 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 82,581 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 81,295 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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SK04 DCH is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel 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 SK04 DCH, 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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SK04 DCH is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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