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SW04 NJE

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,146 mi
Last recorded95,146 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 NJE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 95,146 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake caliper anti - spring missing

Offside Rear Brake caliper anti - rattle spring missing

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance just met the requirements to pass

Underside of vehicle various components coated in sealant

Pass 19 Jul 2019 86,852 miles

Underside of vehicle coated in sealant

Pass 12 Jul 2018 76,811 miles

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

exhaust back box split and slight leak

n/s/f CV joint boot slight nip

Pass 12 Jul 2017 72,957 miles

Offside Rear Anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 14 Jul 2016 69,418 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 69,333 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexpipe at front pipe/catalytic converter has split and has major leak (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported support brackets for catalytic convertor corroded /broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure steering rack gaiter insecure at n/s/f,slight grease/oil leak (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,202 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front pipe flexi split

very slight leak at flexi

very slight play at o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 9 Jul 2014 60,323 miles

very slight noise at o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jul 2014 60,323 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

very slight noise at o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jul 2013 55,877 miles

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 3 Jul 2013 55,877 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 16 Jul 2012 51,580 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 46,957 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

front pads wearing low

rear pads wearing low

slight play at both front wheels

Fail 22 Jul 2011 46,957 miles

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

front pads wearing low

rear pads wearing low

slight play at both front wheels

Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,466 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 36,844 miles

Nearside rear lense damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2008 26,092 miles

nearside rear lense cluster cracked...but no white light showing

Pass 11 Jul 2007 18,480 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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SW04 NJE is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SW04 NJE, 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 SW04 NJE registered?

SW04 NJE is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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