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SL54 CWU

2004 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

167,032 mi
Last recorded167,032 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 CWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 167,032 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 166,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 159,744 miles

Nearside handbrake lever

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexy & rear bracket

Fail 28 Oct 2020 159,687 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake lever

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexy & rear bracket

Pass 6 Sep 2019 149,562 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 149,562 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 137,517 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 137,517 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 116,828 miles

Advise all exhaust system corroded

Advise brake pipes covered in grease

Advise n/s/f tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 116,002 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported At rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating N/S & O/S (3.7.B.3)

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

Advise all exhaust system corroded

Advise brake pipes covered in grease

Advise n/s/f tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 113,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

offside front wing mirror held in with tape

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 25 Mar 2014 113,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

offside front wing mirror held in with tape

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 29 Oct 2013 110,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

both front tyres have damaged to sidewalls

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 110,595 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

both front tyres have damaged to sidewalls

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 105,293 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 95,795 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 85,842 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 85,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to front tyres sidewalls

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear tyre soft

wipers giving slight smear

Pass 22 Sep 2009 73,840 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 8 Sep 2008 62,125 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 62,125 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 6 Sep 2007 48,102 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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 CWU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CWU, 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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SL54 CWU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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