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V50 SLT

2004 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

120,845 mi
Last recorded120,845 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 SLT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 120,845 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 120,845 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 118,949 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Nov 2024 118,944 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Does not release from stalk (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2023 115,368 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 112,249 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 112,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

front exhaust mountings broken off

Pass 15 Nov 2021 107,062 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

Offside Front marker light inoperative

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 107,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

Offside Front marker light inoperative

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Nov 2020 100,590 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 96,936 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 91,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 91,957 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 87,750 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2016 83,551 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 79,619 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 75,011 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 70,972 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 68,492 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 64,477 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2010 58,294 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 52,297 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear number plate becoming deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2009 52,297 miles

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

Rear number plate becoming deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2008 42,212 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 42,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 31,188 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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V50 SLT is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V50 SLT, 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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V50 SLT is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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The MOT history for V50 SLT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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