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SL54 CWX

2004 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

179,397 mi
Last recorded179,397 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 CWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 179,397 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 179,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2019 171,914 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 171,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 163,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 163,616 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 153,176 miles

2 x baby seats fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2017 153,040 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

2 x baby seats fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 144,221 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing ?

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

Offside Front headlamp bulb slightly duller

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

Fail 23 May 2016 144,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing ?

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

Offside Front headlamp bulb slightly duller

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 135,993 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 135,993 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil level low

rear brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 113,758 miles

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 5 Jul 2013 94,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2013 94,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 85,587 miles

both front tyres worn on edges & on legal limit

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2012 85,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres worn on edges & on legal limit

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2011 78,040 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 78,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 70,451 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 70,451 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 60,808 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 60,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 59,752 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,719 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 47,223 miles

Nail in offside 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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SL54 CWX is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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