MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,032 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Nearside handbrake lever
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust flexy & rear bracket
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
Nail in rear tyre
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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