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SK54 YXX

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,810 mi
Last recorded134,810 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 YXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 134,810 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 134,710 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 133,094 miles

chasis rusty but not holed

exhaust rusty

Fail 13 Nov 2017 133,094 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inside (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

chasis rusty but not holed

exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2016 130,398 miles

Front both front tyres worn inner edge

Rear both rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2016 130,398 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front both front tyres worn inner edge

Rear both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2015 123,109 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2015 123,077 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 114,509 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on inner edges

offside front tyre has splits on inner sidewall

Fail 10 Nov 2014 114,509 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on inner edges

offside front tyre has splits on inner sidewall

Pass 13 Nov 2013 106,550 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 106,498 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 96,619 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 96,619 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 84,149 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 73,460 miles

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

front disc slightly worn inside

Fail 25 Oct 2010 73,337 miles

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

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

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

front disc slightly worn inside

Pass 28 Oct 2009 60,664 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 48,686 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 32,884 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

light marks on offside front and both rear wheel rims

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not exposing internal cord

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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SK54 YXX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SK54 YXX, 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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SK54 YXX is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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