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SL54 BUF

2004 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,037 mi
Last recorded74,037 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 BUF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 74,037 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 74,035 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking eng man light on

Pass 13 Aug 2012 69,601 miles

management light stays on

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 13 Aug 2012 69,601 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

management light stays on

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 15 Aug 2011 64,971 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 64,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 59,359 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,981 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,585 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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SL54 BUF is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL54 BUF, 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 BUF registered?

SL54 BUF is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is SL54 BUF safe to buy?

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