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SV54 SFY

2004 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,227 mi
Last recorded138,227 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 SFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 138,227 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 138,227 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 125,243 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 112,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 102,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 102,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 80,821 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2008 74,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2008 74,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2007 56,147 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2007 56,147 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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SV54 SFY is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SV54 SFY, 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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What year was SV54 SFY registered?

SV54 SFY is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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