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SM54 PVU

2004 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

148,567 mi
Last recorded148,567 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 PVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 13 May 2024 148,567 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 141,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all steering and suspension componrnts corroded

Fail 22 May 2023 141,429 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all steering and suspension componrnts corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 132,321 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 132,321 miles

Emissions not tested evhaust loose (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

heat sheild loose

Pass 8 Mar 2021 121,604 miles

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

boot floor rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2021 121,603 miles

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

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

boot floor rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2020 114,863 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 114,863 miles

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

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

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

engine undertray insecure

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2019 105,121 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 97,693 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 89,032 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 89,032 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 80,586 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 80,586 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 70,643 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 70,643 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 62,766 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 59,003 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 1 Nov 2013 58,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edge

management light stays on

Pass 24 Oct 2012 52,538 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 46,106 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 46,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 40,432 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 29,151 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,285 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 23,285 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SM54 PVU is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 SM54 PVU, 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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SM54 PVU is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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