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SL54 VDZ

2004 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

218,958 mi
Last recorded218,958 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 VDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 218,958 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

washer fluid leaking from bottle area

Fail 15 Feb 2024 218,955 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper linkage u/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

washer fluid leaking from bottle area

Pass 16 Feb 2023 208,579 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 208,519 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked

Pass 18 Feb 2022 201,670 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 194,891 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 191,439 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 186,012 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 178,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre uneven on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 163,784 miles

Nearside Front Has baby seat fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 163,784 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Has baby seat fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2015 143,516 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2015 143,516 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 102,664 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 72,105 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre cracking

nsr tyre has deep cuts in

osf tyre perished

Fail 21 May 2013 72,105 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

nsf tyre cracking

nsr tyre has deep cuts in

osf tyre perished

Fail 2 Jul 2012 60,837 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr tyre has cut in outer side wall

slight noise from osf top strut mount when steering turned

Pass 2 Jul 2012 60,837 miles

nsr tyre has cut in outer side wall

slight noise from osf top strut mount when steering turned

Pass 24 Aug 2011 56,178 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,761 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 37,076 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 27,500 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 17,291 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 VDZ is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDZ, 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 VDZ is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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