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SL54 BTE

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

186,862 mi
Last recorded186,862 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 BTE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 186,862 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))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 186,633 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 182,799 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))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 170,019 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 170,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 152,212 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 142,894 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 123,768 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 111,474 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 102,901 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 92,483 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 92,483 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 83,202 miles

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter torn

Pass 23 Sep 2009 68,826 miles

slight smearing on wipers

slight surface corrosion on exhaust

some corrosion on offside rear chassis leg at fuel filler pipe area

some/slight deterioration on number plates

Pass 19 Sep 2008 55,269 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,627 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 41,627 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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SL54 BTE is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SL54 BTE, 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 SL54 BTE registered?

SL54 BTE is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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