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SL54 FZM

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,449 mi
Last recorded109,449 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 FZM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 109,449 miles

N/s/r child lock in operation

Rear brake disc surfaces corroded

Rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Various stone chips and a large crack along the bottom of the windscreen

Various underbody and suspension component corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2020 109,449 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

N/s/r child lock in operation

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake disc surfaces corroded

Rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Rear wiper blade split

Various stone chips and a large crack along the bottom of the windscreen

Various underbody and suspension component corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2019 107,828 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 107,823 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front sub-frame corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear chassis corroded

coolant level low

Fail 6 Nov 2019 107,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By fuel pipes from filler cap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All brake pipe/ hose ferrules corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Wheel, brake and suspension components covered in CV grease obscuring some items

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 6 Nov 2018 95,497 miles

Front SUB-FRAME RUSTY

Nearside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING AREAS GETTING RUSTY

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 95,491 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front SUB-FRAME RUSTY

Nearside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING AREAS GETTING RUSTY

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 85,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 76,078 miles

Offside Rear tyre smooth on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2016 76,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2015 67,162 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 65,775 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 65,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,175 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 58,175 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 48,975 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 48,975 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 44,033 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 44,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 39,406 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,148 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,108 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 31,590 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 19,231 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 FZM is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FZM, 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 FZM is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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