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SL54 WZN

2004 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,442 mi
Last recorded156,442 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 WZN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 156,442 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 147,804 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on edges slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 May 2019 147,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES AND OFFSIDE REAR WEARING ON EDGES SLIGHTLY (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 142,279 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges no inner structure showing at time of test

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REARS (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 142,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges no inner structure showing at time of test

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REARS (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 133,698 miles

Both rear indicators are slightly discoloured

Fail 14 Jun 2017 133,698 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO PADS DOWN TO METAL AND BINDING (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint DROPLINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint DROPLINK (2.4.G.2)

Both rear indicators are slightly discoloured

Pass 28 Jul 2016 123,962 miles

Both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

dstc light active in dim display

Fail 27 Jul 2016 123,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 114,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 106,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 106,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2013 92,417 miles

Both rear antiroll bar droplinks have slight play but not excessive

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front reg plate in poor condition

Nearside front and offside rear tyres have 3-4 mm of tread left

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 82,012 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 74,472 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 63,436 miles

Front and rear pads getting low

Front reg plate in poor condition

Parking brake may benefit from some attention

Rear discs are slightly worn

Fail 2 Sep 2010 63,436 miles

Front and rear pads getting low

Front reg plate in poor condition

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake may benefit from some attention

Rear discs are slightly worn

Pass 2 Sep 2009 53,105 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 40,836 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 31,420 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 WZN is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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